Definitions for obstruct



Overview of verb obstruct

The verb obstruct has 3 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (2) obstruct, blockade, block, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass

(hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn")

2. (2) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up

(block passage through; "obstruct the path")

3. obstruct, block

(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")

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