obstructionobstruction /əbˈstrʌkʃən/ ●○○ noun 1
[countable, uncountable] something that blocks a road, passage, tube, etc., or the act of doing this: an obstruction in the artery leading to his brain unlawful obstruction of the highway2[uncountable] the act of trying to prevent or delay something from happening, especially a legal or political process: obstruction of Kane could be charged with obstruction of justice (=the crime of doing this) for refusing to cooperate with authorities.3[uncountable] an offense in soccer, hockey, etc. in which a player gets between an opponent and the ball
[countable, uncountable] something that blocks a road, passage, tube, etc., or the act of doing this: an obstruction in the artery leading to his brain unlawful obstruction of the highway2[uncountable] the act of trying to prevent or delay something from happening, especially a legal or political process: obstruction of Kane could be charged with obstruction of justice (=the crime of doing this) for refusing to cooperate with authorities.3[uncountable] an offense in soccer, hockey, etc. in which a player gets between an opponent and the ball