Obstruct(v. t.) To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body.
Obstruct(v. t.) To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation.
Obstructed(imp. & p. p.) of Obstruct
Obstructer(n.) One who obstructs or hinders.
Obstructing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Obstruct
Obstruction(n.) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Obstruction(n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
Obstruction(n.) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.
Obstructive(a.) Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing impediment.
Obstructive(n.) An obstructive person or thing.
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