A physical barrier
“They are quite ready for rivers, swamps, or any other obstruction in their path.”
The process of blocking or obstructing
“Gall stones may lodge at the intersection, causing an obstruction to the flow of pancreatic juices or bile.”
Something that blocks or hampers the smooth passage or progress of
“The clause was withdrawn to prevent any obstruction to the progress of a measure universally regarded as of the highest importance.”
The state of being blocked or congested
“The Council does not remove vehicles unless they are causing major obstruction or severe traffic problems.”
The act of sabotaging something
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level
State of being impervious, immune to, or blocking an external influence or harm
The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfillment of something
Disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process
The action of forbidding or prohibiting something
Resistance or dissent expressed in action
A barrier, typically serving as a protective shield
A part, area or section that cannot be seen visually
A line of people or things, typically placed around an area
A device to facilitate temporary and repeatable opening and closing
A hindrance, blindfold, or bluff that obscures vision or true intention
An action which offends against a law, treaty, or other ruling
An opacity or opaqueness, often referring to an obstruction in a person's eye
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