Definition of obstruction

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Obstruction (n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.

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Taxis :: Taxis (n.) Manipulation applied to a hernial tumor, or to an intestinal obstruction, for the purpose of reducing it..
Obstructionist :: Obstructionist (a.) Of or pertaining to obstructionists.
Obstacle :: Obstacle (v.) That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral..
Stuff :: Stuff (n.) To obstruct, as any of the organs; to affect with some obstruction in the organs of sense or respiration..
Laryngotracheotomy :: Laryngotracheotomy (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing..
Impeachment :: Impeachment (n.) Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
Subtonic :: Subtonic (a.) Applied to, or distinguishing, a speech element consisting of tone, or proper vocal sound, not pure as in the vowels, but dimmed and otherwise modified by some kind of obstruction in the oral or the nasal passage, and in some cases with a mixture of breath sound; -- a term introduced by Dr. James Rush in 1833. See Guide to Pronunciation, //155, 199-202..
Barricade :: Barricade (n.) A fortification, made in haste, of trees, earth, palisades, wagons, or anything that will obstruct the progress or attack of an enemy. It is usually an obstruction formed in streets to block an enemy's access..
Cowcatxjer :: Cowcatxjer (n.) A strong inclined frame, usually of wrought-iron bars, in front of a locomotive engine, for catching or throwing off obstructions on a railway, as cattle; the pilot..
Stop :: Stop (n.) That which stops, impedes, or obstructs; as obstacle; an impediment; an obstruction..
Obstructionist :: Obstructionist (n.) One who hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a legislative body..
Inflammation :: Inflammation (n.) A morbid condition of any part of the body, consisting in congestion of the blood vessels, with obstruction of the blood current, and growth of morbid tissue. It is manifested outwardly by redness and swelling, attended with heat and pain..
Snuffle :: Snuffle (n.) Obstruction of the nose by mucus; nasal catarrh of infants or children.
Open :: Open (n.) Open or unobstructed space; clear land, without trees or obstructions; open ocean; open water..
Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
Backwater :: Backwater (n.) Water turned back in its course by an obstruction, an opposing current , or the flow of the tide, as in a sewer or river channel, or across a river bar..
Estoppel :: Estoppel (n.) A stop; an obstruction or bar to one's alleging or denying a fact contrary to his own previous action, allegation, or denial; an admission, by words or conduct, which induces another to purchase rights, against which the party making such admission can not take a position inconsistent with the admission..
Obstructionism :: Obstructionism (n.) The act or the policy of obstructing progress.
Deobstruent :: Deobstruent (a.) Removing obstructions; having power to clear or open the natural ducts of the fluids and secretions of the body; aperient.
Glide :: Glide (n.) The act or manner of moving smoothly, swiftly, and without labor or obstruction..
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