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Definition of Obstructions

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Obstruction 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.

Meaning of Obstructions from wikipedia

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- with partial obstructions and represent brief p****ages of fluid and gas (respectively) through the partial obstruction. Complete obstructions do not make...
- characteristic classes were defined as obstructions to the existence of certain fields of linear independent vectors. Obstruction theory turns out to be an application...
- Airway obstruction is a blockage of respiration in the airway that hinders the free flow of air. Airway obstructions can occur either in the upper airway...
- mathematics, in the field of arithmetic algebraic geometry, the Manin obstruction (named after Yuri Manin) is attached to a variety X over a global field...
- signs of urinary tract obstruction. Imaging Tests: Ultrasound: This is often the first imaging test used to detect obstructions in the urinary tract. CT...
- on tinting. [citation needed] Over half of all states have windshield obstructions laws. California prohibits the placement of anything on the windshield...