He thought that sand particles would obstruct the passage of salt in the water.
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The word now also describes a variety of structures to control or direct road traffic, such as posts arranged in a line to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles.
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The construction of locks (or weirs and dams) on rivers obstructs the passage of fish.
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He found the navigator's table obstructing his passage.
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