obstruction
Definition
- n. any structure that makes progress difficult
- n. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction
- n. the act of obstructing
- n. getting in someone's way
Word forms
- Plural
- obstructions
Example sentences
n.
The fallen tree was an obstruction on the road, making it difficult for cars to pass.
n.
The doctor said that the patient's pain was caused by an obstruction in the intestines.