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stumbling-block

stumbling-block is the alternative form of stumbling block.

Meaning of stumbling block

Noun

stumbling block (plural stumbling blocks)

  1. (idiomatic) A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.
    • Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language.

Forms of stumbling-block

pluralstumbling-blocks

Questions about stumbling-block

What is stumbling-block the alternative form of?
Stumbling-block is the alternative form of stumbling block.

Words near stumbling-block in the dictionary

  1. stumbling onto
  2. stumbling stock
  3. stumbling stone
  4. stumbling stones
  5. stumbling upon
  6. stumbling-block
  7. stumbling-blocks
  8. stumbling-stone
  9. stumbling-stones
  10. stumblingblock
  11. stumblingblocks

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