2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Obstruct \Ob*struct"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Obstructed}; p. pr
& vb n. {Obstructing}.] [L. obstructus p. p. of obstruere
to build up before or against, to obstruct; ob (see {Ob-}) +
struere to pile up See {Structure}.]
1. To block up to stop up or close as a way or passage; to
place an obstacle in or fill with obstacles or
impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as to
obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body.
'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear.
--Pope.
2. To be or come in the way of to hinder from passing; to
stop; to impede; to retard; as the bar in the harbor
obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light
of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation. ``Th'
impatience of obstructed love.'' --Johnson.
Syn: To bar; barricade; stop; arrest; check; interrupt; clog;
choke; impede; retard; embarrass; oppose.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
obstruct
v 1: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of "His
brother blocked him at every turn" [syn: {blockade}, {block},
{hinder}, {stymie}, {stymy}, {embarrass}]
2: block passage through "obstruct the path" [syn: {impede}, {occlude},
{jam}, {block}, {close up}] [ant: {free}]
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