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- pronunciation:
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struhk
shn
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something that blocks the way or prevents progress.
The mountains were an obstruction for travelers until airplanes were invented.- synonyms:
- bar, block, hindrance, hurdle, obstacle
- antonyms:
- assistance
- similar words:
- barrier, hitch
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| definition 2: |
an act or instance of obstructing, or the condition of being obstructed.
Eating too much fat can lead to obstruction of blood vessels.- antonyms:
- assistance
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| related words: |
block, complication, dam |
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