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Deobstruct
Deobstruct De`ob*struct", 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. --Arbuthnot.
Obstructer
Obstructer Ob*struct"er, n.
One who obstructs or hinders.
ObstructionObstruction Ob*struc"tion, n. [L. obstructio.]
1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an
impediment; a hindrance.
A popular assembly free from obstruction. --Swift.
3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in
their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions;
death. [Poetic]
To die, and go we know not where, To lie in cold
obstruction, and to rot. --Shak.
Syn: Obstacle; bar; barrier; impediment; clog; check;
hindrance.
Usage: Obstruction, Obstacle. The difference between
these words is that indicated by their etymology; an
obstacle is something standing in the way; an
obstruction is something put in the way. Obstacle
implies more fixedness and is the stronger word. We
remove obstructions; we surmount obstacles.
Disparity in age seems a greater obstacle to an
intimate friendship than inequality of fortune.
--Collier.
The king expected to meet with all the
obstructions and difficulties his enraged
enemies could lay in his way. --Clarendon. Obstructionism
Obstructionism Ob*struc"tion*ism, n.
The act or the policy of obstructing progress. --Lond. Lit.
World.
Obstructionist
Obstructionist Ob*struc"tion*ist, n.
One who hinders progress; one who obstructs business, as in a
legislative body. -- a. Of or pertaining to obstructionists.
[Recent]
ObstructiveObstructive Ob*struct"ive, a. [Cf.F. obstrictif.]
Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing
impediment. -- Ob*struct"ive*ly, adv. Obstructive
Obstructive Ob*struct"ive, n.
An obstructive person or thing.
ObstructivelyObstructive Ob*struct"ive, a. [Cf.F. obstrictif.]
Tending to obstruct; presenting obstacles; hindering; causing
impediment. -- Ob*struct"ive*ly, adv.
Meaning of Obstruct from wikipedia
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Obstructed defecation syndrome (abbreviated as ODS, with many
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fielder illegally hinders a
baserunner Obstructing the
field The Five Obstructions, a 2003 film USS
Obstructor, an
American minelayer ship used in World...
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Corruptly obstructing, influencing, or
impeding an
official proceeding is a
felony under U.S.
federal law. It was
enacted as part of the Sarbanes–Oxley...
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Obstructing the
field is one of the ten
methods of
dismissing a
batsman in the
sport of cricket.
Either batsman can be
given out if he
wilfully attempts...
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Obstructed labour, also
known as
labour dystocia, is the baby not
exiting the
pelvis because it is
physically blocked during childbirth although the uterus...
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Omnibus Clause,
states that
anyone who "corruptly...
endeavors to influence,
obstruct, or impede, the due
administration of justice" in
connection with a pending...
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Strengthening America by
Providing Appropriate Tools Required to
Intercept and
Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT) Act of 2001, and the
commonly used
short name is...
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Obstructor (ACM-7) was a Chimo-class
minelayer in the
United States Navy
during World War II.
Built by the
Marietta Manufacturing Company in Point...
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raised in Scotland,
while the
South African counterpart is
defeating or
obstructing the
course of justice. A
similar concept,
obstruction of justice, exists...
