obstruction
Noun
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is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many partssubtypes:
- bar - an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
- barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement
- blockade - prevents access or progress
- block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage - an obstruction in a pipe or tube
- encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive - any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
- obstacle - an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
- 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
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is a type of: physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functionssubtypes:
- 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)
same as: blockage -
is a type of: balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment - something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progresssubtypes:same as: obstacle
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subtypes:
- blockage, closure, occlusion - the act of blocking
- stall, stalling - 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
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