Definitions for obstruction
əbˈstrʌk ʃənob·struc·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimentanoun

   any structure that makes progress difficult

2. obstruction, blockagenoun

   the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

3. obstacle, obstructionnoun

   something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

   "lack of imagination 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 success of their plan"

4. obstructionnoun

   the act of obstructing

   "obstruction of justice"

5. obstructionnoun

   getting in someone's way

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obstructionnoun

   The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

2. obstructionnoun

   That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.

3. obstructionnoun

   The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

4. Etymology: From obstructio, from obstruo

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Obstructionnoun

   Etymology: obstructio, Lat. obstruction, Fr. from obstruct.

   1. Hindrance; difficulty.

   Sure God by these discoveries did design,
   That his clear light thro’ all the world should shine;
   But the obstruction from that discord springs,
   The prince of darkness makes ’twixt Christian kings. John Denham.

   2. Obstacle; impediment; that which hinders.

   All obstructions in parliament, that is, all freedom in differing in votes, and debating matters with reason and candour, must be taken away. Charles I .

   In his winter quarters the king expected to meet with all the obstructions and difficulties his enraged enemies could lay in his way. Edward Hyde, b. viii.

   Whenever a popular assembly free from obstructions, and already possessed of more power than an equal balance will allow, shall continue to think that they have not enough, I cannot see how the same causes can produce different effects among us, from what they did in Greece and Rome. Jonathan Swift.

   3. [In physick.]The blocking up of any canal in the human body, so as to prevent the flowing of any fluid through it, on account of the increased bulk of that fluid, in proportion to the diameter of the vessel. John Quincy4. In William Shakespeare it once signifies something heaped together.

   Aye but to die, and go we know not where;
   To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot;
   This sensible warm motion to become
   A kneaded clod. William Shakespeare, Measure for Measure.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obstruction

   Obstruction is an act or condition of blocking or hindering something, causing delay or interruption. This can apply to physical barriers blocking a path or complicated problems impeding progress in any kind of activity or process. Obstruction can also refer to a legal term used when someone interferes with the law enforcement process.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Obstructionnoun

   the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed

2. Obstructionnoun

   that which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance

3. Obstructionnoun

   the condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Obstruction

   In baseball, when a fielder illegally hinders a baserunner, the fielder is guilty of obstruction. Baserunners are generally permitted the free privilege to run from base to base without being physically blocked or hindered by a fielder. The only time that a fielder does not "get out of the way" of a baserunner is when the fielder is fielding or in possession of the ball.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. obstruction

   The act of obstructing, or the state of being obstructed. Also, that which obstructs or impedes; obstacle; impediment; hindrance.

Matched Categories

1. • Hindrance
   • Maneuver
   • Physical Condition
   • Structure

How to pronounce obstruction?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of obstruction in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of obstruction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of obstruction in a Sentence

1. Ted Lieu:

   I believe he fully understood my question. It was a logical extension of me getting him to establish the three elements of obstruction of justice were met and I think it's what he actually believes.

2. Preet Bharara:

   No one knows right now whether there is a provable case of obstruction.

3. The House:

   Today is a solemn and sad day, for the third time in a little over a century half, The House has voted articles of impeachment against the President, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The House will act expeditiously.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   The administration's obstruction not only violates long established precedent, it endangers our very democracy.

5. Nancy Pelosi:

   They understand that impeachment is a very divisive measure, but if we have to go there, we'll have to go there, but we can't go there unless we have the facts, and we will follow the facts, and we will follow the obstruction that the President is making -- getting the facts, and make our decision when we're ready.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=obstruction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Obstruction
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=obstruction
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstruction
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=obstruction
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html