Definisjon av obstruction

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Noun

obstruction - any structure that makes progress difficult
obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
structure, construction a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
bar a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"
barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
blockade a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
blockage, stoppage, occlusion, closure, stop, block the act of blocking
encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, incumbrance, preventative, preventive, interference, hitch a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
obstacle an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
obstruction - the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
hinderance, hindrance, interference the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
blockage, occlusion, closure the act of blocking
stalling, stall a tactic used to mislead or delay
obstruction - the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
blockage
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
ileus, intestinal obstruction blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
obstruction - getting in someone's way
maneuver, manoeuvre, play an action aimed at evading an opponent
blocking, block the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
obstruction - something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan"
obstacle
deterrent, impediment, baulk, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, balk, check advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
roadblock, barrier a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
hang-up, rub, snag, hitch an unforeseen obstacle
hurdle a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
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Substantiv

obstruction - The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
obstruction - That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
obstruction - The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

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  • obstruction
    Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted.

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  • Entall: obstruction
  • Flertall: obstructions

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