obstruction
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən//
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
noun
- 1
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
- 2
Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.
- 3
The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.
Etymology
From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).
Forms
- plural
- obstructions
obsolete · No longer in use or no longer useful; now disused or…obstacle · Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up…obstinate · Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course,…
obstruction · The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
obtain · To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to…obvious · Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.obviously · In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.