obstruction

ob·struc·tion  (b-strkshn, b-)

n.

1. One that obstructs; an obstacle. See Synonyms at obstacle.

2.

a. The act or an instance of obstructing.

b. The condition of being obstructed.

3. The act of causing a delay or an attempt to cause a delay in the conduct of business, especially in a legislative body.

4. Sports The act of impeding another player in a match or race.

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obstruction [əbˈstrʌkʃən]

n

1. a person or thing that obstructs

2. the act or an instance of obstructing

3. (Law / Parliamentary Procedure) delay of business, esp in a legislature by means of procedural devices

4. (General Sporting Terms) Sport the act of unfairly impeding an opposing player

5. the state or condition of being obstructed

obstructional  adj

obstructionally  adv

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1. Any object which rises far enough above the surrounding surface or above a specified height to create a hazard to aircraft in flight.
2. Any object which rises far enough above the surrounding sea bed to create a hazard to navigation.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	obstruction - any structure that makes progress difficult impedimenta, obstructer, obstructor, impediment bar - an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; "it was an excellent kick but the ball hit the bar" barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement blockade - prevents access or progress blockage, stoppage, occlusion, closure, block, stop - an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" hinderance, hindrance, preventative, preventive, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference, hitch - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome obstacle - an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) 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" tumbler - a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
	2.	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 tamponade, tamponage - blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)
	3.	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, hinderance, hindrance, impediment, balk, baulk, handicap, check - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress roadblock, barrier - any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding" rub, hang-up, hitch, snag - an unforeseen obstacle hurdle - an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation" stymie, stymy - a thwarting and distressing situation
	4.	obstruction - the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice" interference, hinderance, hindrance - 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 of justice - impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court
	5.	obstruction - getting in someone's way maneuver, manoeuvre, play - a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill; "he made a great maneuver"; "the runner was out on a play by the shortstop" blocking, block - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements check - obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

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obstruction

noun

1. obstacle, bar, block, difficulty, barrier, hazard, barricade, snag, impediment, hindrance drivers parking near his house and causing an obstruction

2. blockage, stoppage, occlusion The boy was suffering from a bowel obstruction.

3. hindrance, stop, check, bar, block, difficulty, barrier, restriction, handicap, obstacle, restraint, deterrent, stumbling block, impediment, trammel Americans viewed the army as an obstruction to legitimate economic development.
hindrance help, support, aid, assistance, encouragement, furtherance

Translations

obstruction [əbˈstrʌkʃən] N

1. (= blockage) → obstrucción f; (in pipe, road) → atasco m (Med) → oclusión f
to cause an obstruction → estorbar (Aut) → obstruir el tráfico

2. (= obstacle) (to progress) → dificultad f, obstáculo m

3. (Ftbl) → obstrucción f, bloqueo m

obstruction [əbˈstrʌkʃ^ən] n

[road, path] → obstruction f
to cause an obstruction → bloquer le passage

(= hindrance) → obstruction f
They face obstruction from politicians → Ils se heurtent à l'obstruction des politiques. obstruction of justice

(in body) → obstruction f
an obstruction in the windpipe → une obstruction de la trachée bowel obstruction
obstruction of justice n → entrave f à la justice

obstruction

n

(= blocking) → Blockierung f; (of view) → Versperren nt; (of artery, pipe also) → Verstopfung f; (of road) → Sperrung f

(= hindering) → Behinderung f; (Sport) → Sperren nt; to cause an obstruction → den Verkehr behindern

(= obstacle) → Hindernis nt, → Hemmnis nt (esp fig); there is an obstruction in the pipe → das Rohr ist blockiert or verstopft; all obstructions to progress → alles, was den Fortschritt aufhält or hemmt

(Pol) → Obstruktion f, → Behinderung f

obstruction [əbˈstrʌkʃ/ən] n (sth which obstructs) → ostacolo; (in pipe, artery) → ostruzione f
to cause an obstruction (in road) → bloccare la strada

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obstruction [əbˈstrʌkʃ/ən] n (sth which obstructs) → ostacolo; (in pipe, artery) → ostruzione f
to cause an obstruction (in road) → bloccare la strada