Word of the Day:
obstruction
What It Means
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.
The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.
Did You Know?
From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).
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