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obstruction

/əbˈstrʌkʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obstruction mean?

noun

An act or instance of blocking or hindering something or someone, or an obstacle that blocks or hinders something or someone.

Example

"The construction project caused a major obstruction to the river's flow."

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