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obstacle

/ obstacle /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
Type of:
obstruction obstructor obstructer
Kinds of:
hazard stumbling block water jump
noun Sense 2
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
"lack of immagination is an obstacle to one''s advancement"
"the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"
"the filibuster was a major obstruction to the s"
Type of:
hindrance deterrent impediment
Kinds of:
barrier roadblock hang-up hitch rub
Semantic Complexity
55%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
14
Times Searched
3
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obstruction obstructor obstructer hazard stumbling block water jump hindrance deterrent impediment barrier roadblock hang-up