obstruction

== English == === Etymology === From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”). === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/ === Noun === obstruction (countable and uncountable, plural obstructions) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed. (sports) This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, hindrance The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === From Latin obstrūctiōnem. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃/ === Noun === obstruction f (plural obstructions) block (something that prevents passing) obstruction === Further reading === “obstruction”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012 == Interlingua == === Noun === obstruction (plural obstructiones) obstruction