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obstruction
noun ob·struc·tion \əb-ˈstrək-shən, äb-\
: something that blocks something else and makes it difficult for things to move through
: the condition of being blocked so that things cannot move through easily
: the act of making it difficult for something to happen or move forward
Full Definition of OBSTRUCTION
1
a : the state of being obstructed; especially : a condition of being clogged or blocked b : an act of obstructing
2
: something that obstructs
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First Known Use of OBSTRUCTION
1533
Related to OBSTRUCTION
- Synonyms
- balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, encumbrance, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
Rhymes with OBSTRUCTION
OBSTRUCTION Defined for Kids
obstruction
noun ob·struc·tion \əb-ˈstrək-shən\
Definition of OBSTRUCTION for Kids
1
: an act of blocking or hindering : the state of having something that blocks or hinders
2
: something that gets in the way : obstacle
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obstruction
noun ob·struc·tion \əb-ˈstrək-shən, äb-\
Medical Definition of OBSTRUCTION
1
a : an act of obstructing b : a condition of being clogged or blocked <intestinal obstruction>
2
: something that obstructs <dislodge an airway obstruction>
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