obstruction

About 9.65 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. noun This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.

   The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.

3. noun Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
4. noun The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Similar words

impedimenta obstacle impediment obstructive hindrance obstructionist hindering obstruct obstructionism hinder

Often followed by

of to in and is or may by from

Word family

obstructions