obstruction

noun

US /əbˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	obstruction
plural	obstructions

1
countable something that blocks a path, passage, door, etc. so that it is difficult or impossible for someone or something to move along or through it
They’re going to operate on an obstruction in her colon.
Synonyms and related words
Things that make things difficult
problem
obstacle
complication
1. 1a
  uncountable the act of blocking a path, passage, door, etc. so that it is difficult or impossible for someone or something to move along or through it
  You will be charged with obstruction of a public footpath.
  Check that there is no obstruction of the patient’s airway.
  Synonyms and related words
  To stop someone or something from moving
  hold back
  intercept
  obstruct
2. 1b
  uncountable the act of preventing someone or something from moving along or through a path, passage, door, etc. by blocking it
  obstruction of food shipments by the rebels
  Synonyms and related words
  To stop someone or something from moving
  hold back
  intercept
  obstruct
2
uncountable the act of taking action in order to prevent someone from doing something or to prevent something from happening
She was charged with perjury and obstruction of justice.
He was criticized for his obstruction of efforts to rebuild the war-torn country.
Synonyms and related words
The act or process of stopping something
obstruction
interruption
frustration
3
uncountable an offense in a game such as soccer in which you put your body between an opponent and the ball so that they cannot get it
Collett won a free kick for obstruction.
Synonyms and related words
Actions in playing games or sports
backhand
backhander
ball