Obstruction

Word OBSTRUCTION
Character 11
Hyphenation ob struc tion
Pronunciations /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Definitions and meanings of "Obstruction"

What do we mean by obstruction?

Something that obstructs; an obstacle. noun

The act of obstructing. noun

The condition of being obstructed. noun

The act of impeding another player in violation of the rules, as when a player impedes the progress of an opponent not in possession of the puck in ice hockey. noun

The act of obstructing, blocking up, or impeding passage, or the fact of being obstructed; the act of impeding passage or movement; a stopping or retarding: as, the obstruction of a road or thoroughfare by felled trees; the obstruction of one's progress or movements. noun

That with which a passage is blocked or progress or action of any kind hindered or impeded; anything that stops, closes, or bars the way; obstacle; impediment; hindrance: as, obstructions to navigation; an obstruction to progress. noun

Stoppage of the vital function; death. noun

Systematic and persistent factious opposition, especially in a legislative body; factious attempts to hinder, delay, defeat, or annoy. noun

Synonyms Difficulty, Impediment, etc. (see obstacle), bar, barrier. noun

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. noun

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

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

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. noun

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

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

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

Getting in someone's way noun

Any structure that makes progress difficult noun

The act of obstructing noun

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

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

When your lawyer makes an excuse for why it is o.k. for you to prevent a law being carried out because you are not ready to plead the 5th amendment! And thinks you as President are above the law! Urban Dictionary

Someone who will deliberately try to be unhelpful for self satisfaction. Urban Dictionary

(n) An administrator of the typical sort, who rose to power more through ambition, aggression and connections than through skill, education or intelligence, and who does more to obstruct than to facilitate the functioning and operations of the institution. Urban Dictionary

A crime a (bad) cop charges you because they believe the presence of a badge means that all civilians must comply with all of said cop's orders. Legally, this is not obstruction of a police officer, as that requires the order to be lawful, hence differentiating obstruction of a police officer from obstruction of cop. Urban Dictionary

The equivilent of "cock block", but in terms of females Urban Dictionary

N. Blockage of the road system caused by presence of too many electric cars. .................................................................................... Urban Dictionary

An action that takes years of practice and is only Mastered by a few. There is only one person so far that has mastered this action. President Donald Trump Urban Dictionary

People and vehicles at airshows and airports charged with the vitally important task of obstructing photographers trying to get pictures of the aircraft. They typically wear orange shirts and/or reflective vests to enhance their visibility. They are best known for making their appearance *just* when the most interesting aircraft of the entire event is about to pass by, remaining present until they have spoiled the photo opportunity, and then returning to their lair. Urban Dictionary

When you're getting a blowjob while wearing a condom and the condoms falls off into your girlfriend's mouth. Urban Dictionary

You experience a vowel obstruction when you're beginning game of Scrabble. You draw tiles to bring you up to the regulation seven, and they are all vowels. Seven Vowels. All you can play is "a". Then you draw another tile, and it's a "u"! Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Obstruction

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The word "obstruction" in example sentences

Hutchison, claiming to be a supporter of the death penalty, is criticizing Perry for what she calls obstruction of an investigation into the execution of a child murderer in 2004. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes, but … I think obstruction is still a pretty defensible political strategy. ❋ Unknown (2010)

However, if the obstruction is related to underlying chromosomal or genetic conditions, the risk of recurrence equals the risk of recurrence of the underlying condition. ❋ Unknown (2010)

They will keep obstructing just to make you look bad, but when their obstruction is based on provable lies (which much of the time it is) you need to make them accountable. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Each obstruction is unique, varied, as well as contains a own individual pitfalls, loud noises, as well as demonic threats. ❋ Admin (2009)

Mr. Gates has singled out the PLA as the main obstruction in the way of improved bilateral relations. ❋ Adam Entous (2010)

Unless you think more obstruction is going to cause more Dem incumbents to drop dead. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Placing a shunt (a small, flexible tube) into the fetal bladder to provide continuous drainage when a obstruction is present. ❋ Unknown (2010)

All the obstruction is getting old .. fragile mind ❋ Unknown (2010)

House of Reprsentative have a lot more blacks that stand are not affair to stand up to all this obstruction from the Repubicans and the blue dog Democrates. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Otherwise, nihilistic obstruction is going to remain the default option for decades. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Associated Press Defense Secretary Robert Gates has singled out the PLA as the main obstruction in the way of improved bilateral relations. ❋ Adam Entous (2010)

“Yes, but … I think obstruction is still a pretty defensible political strategy.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

Subaortic and supravalvar stenosis do not get better with balloon dilation, and will require surgery if the amount of obstruction is moderate or severe, or, with subaortic stenosis, the aortic valve begins to leak significantly. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Call it fear-mongering, call it obstruction, call it fantasy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The public is fed up with the far right loons who are only interested in obstruction instead of construction in ideas and policy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Subpulmonic and supravalvar pulmonic stenosis do not get better with balloon dilation, and will require surgery if the amount of obstruction is moderate or severe. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Zhang EY, Stein R, Chang S, Zheng Y, Zderic SA, Wein AJ, Chacko S: Smooth muscle hypertrophy following partial bladder outlet obstruction is associated with overexpression of non-muscle caldesmon. ❋ Unknown (2010)

So, the president has to make sure no stone is unturned in the vetting process so that the appointment can be made without obstruction from the GOP. man, I've never seen so much GOP hatred for a president, not even for Bill Clinton. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[The President] did not commit [obstruction of justice] the tweet was not his on his account it belonged to his [attorney]! ❋ SharkyCA (2017)

He was obstructive in his description of where he was, so he watched the [delivery driver] [go round] [three times] before he found him. ❋ Goonermum (2015)

The obstructicator was proud of the new [forms] he had created to [cover] every possible activity that could be [carried] out in his department. ❋ Heptune (2005)

[Cst]. O'Pig: I said GIVE ME YOUR ID Anonymous Person: I am not legally required to, by the 4th Amendment. Cst. O'Pig: I'll have to arrest you A. Person: You can't do that, what for? Cst O'Pig: [Obstruction] of a police officer A. Person: That's not [obstruction] of a police officer, that's obstruction of cop ❋ Stickololo (2020)

if a girl is trying to [flirt] with a guy, and someone tries to [interfere], [therefore] obstructing their vagina - vaginal obstruction ❋ Melkayz (2010)

Dude! We are never gonna get to [the Monster Truck] Jam! I know. There is a [Greenpeace] Summit in town and an inteslanal obstruction from here to the interstate. I kind of [get a charge] out of those guys. Really? You really said that. ❋ Hardyharhar1 (2013)

[Donald Trump] insists on [self] impeaching with [obstruction of justice]. ❋ Datgv (2019)

[Sh*t]! My photo of that F-100 was [spoiled] by the [foreground obstruction crew]! ❋ Avgfhadsfkjbvhadsfjhbv (2006)

[My girlfriend] was [giving] me head , [but then] we had a suction obstruction. ❋ Nonamenelly (2017)

I looked down at my [letters], and they are all [vowels]! Couldn't make a [decent] play....complete vowel obstruction. ❋ ElCommissioner (2019)

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