Obstruction | Mean of obstruction in English Dictionary

/əbˈstrʌkʃən/

• Noun
• something that blocks something else and makes it difficult for things to move through
1. They are removing trees and other obstructions from the path.
2. There were obstructions [=blockages] in his blood vessels.
• the condition of being blocked so that things cannot move through easily
1. cases of intestinal obstruction in children
2. She died from an obstruction of the airway.
• the act of making it difficult for something to happen or move forward
1. He is on trial for the obstruction of a criminal investigation.
2. He is being charged with obstruction of justice for lying to investigators.