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obstruction
n. that which obstructs; obstacle; interference; hindrance, impediment; blockade

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obstruction
Noun
1. any structure that makes progress difficult
(synonym) obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
(hypernym) structure, construction
(hyponym) bar
2. the state or condition of being obstructed
(synonym) blockage
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
(hyponym) intestinal obstruction, ileus
3. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of immagination 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"
(synonym) obstacle
(hypernym) hindrance, deterrent, impediment, balk, baulk, check, handicap
(hyponym) barrier, roadblock
4. the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
(hypernym) hindrance, interference
(hyponym) blockage, closure, occlusion
(derivation) obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
5. getting in someone's way
(hypernym) maneuver, manoeuvre, play
(hyponym) blocking, block, interference


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obstruction
nf. obstruction, blockage

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obstruction
n. zácpa; překážka