obstruction


Definition: Meaning of, obstruction in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əbˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n /

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obstruction obstructions
  1. [uncountable and countable] when something blocks a road, passage, tube etc, or the thing that blocks it [=  blockage]
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  2. [uncountable] when someone or something prevents or delays a legal or political process
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  3. [uncountable] an offence in football, HOCKEY etc in which a player gets between an opponent and the ball
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obstruction used in phrases

  • intestinal obstruction (noun)
    1. especially the ileum blockage of the intestine that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel
  • obstruction of justice (noun)
    1. as by trying to influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of the court law impeding those who seek justice in a court ; can result in a finding of contempt of court
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