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obstruction

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Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
19
Letters
11
Pronunciation
/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/(UK)

Definition of obstruction

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
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noun

  1. (countable, uncountable)The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  2. (countable, uncountable)Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
    “The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.”
  3. (countable, uncountable)The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

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Etymology

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).

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