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Obstruct Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass]
block passage through; "obstruct the path" [syn: obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up] [ant: free]
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains" [syn: block]

Obstruct Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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. 'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear. --Pope.
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. ``Th' impatience of obstructed love.'' --Johnson. Syn: To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog; choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.

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