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Jog :: "Jog (n.) A rub; a slight stop; an obstruction; hence, an irregularity in motion of from; a hitch; a break in the direction of a line or the surface of a plane..

Probang :: Probang (n.) A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the esophagus, etc..

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..

Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Deadlock :: Deadlock (n.) A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action..

Deobstruct :: Deobstruct (v. t.) To remove obstructions or impediments in; to clear from anything that hinders the passage of fluids; as, to deobstruct the pores or lacteals..

Crossing :: Crossing (v. t.) Contradiction; thwarting; obstruction.

Stop :: Stop (n.) The act of stopping, or the state of being stopped; hindrance of progress or of action; cessation; repression; interruption; check; obstruction..

Stuff :: Stuff (n.) To obstruct, as any of the organs; to affect with some obstruction in the organs of sense or respiration..

Barful :: Barful (a.) Full of obstructions.

Smooth :: Smooth (a.) To free from obstruction; to make easy.

Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) Any twisting or displacement of the intestines causing obstruction; ileus. See Ileus.

Obstancy :: Obstancy (n.) Opposition; impediment; obstruction.

Jounce :: "Jounce (v. t. & i.) To jolt; to shake, especially by rough riding or by driving over obstructions..

Laryngotracheotomy :: Laryngotracheotomy (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx and the upper part of the trachea, -- a frequent operation for obstruction to breathing..

Obstruction :: Obstruction (n.) The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed..

Hitch :: Hitch (n.) A stop or sudden halt; a stoppage; an impediment; a temporary obstruction; an obstacle; as, a hitch in one's progress or utterance; a hitch in the performance..

Slug :: Slug (n.) A hindrance; an obstruction.

Hub :: Hub (n.) A rough protuberance or projecting obstruction; as, a hub in the road. [U.S.] See Hubby..

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..

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