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| 1. | [ noun ] something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted | |
| Synonyms: | obstruction | |
| Examples: | : "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education" "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" |
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| Related terms: | hindrance barrier hurdle stymie hang-up | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented) | |
| Related terms: | obstruction stumbling_block water_jump hazard | |
| Similar spelling: |
obstinacy obstetric oboist obesity |
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