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obstructed |
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]: obstructed adj : shut off to passage or view or hindered from action "a partially obstructed passageway"; "an obstructed view"; "justice obstructed is not justice" [ant: {unobstructed}]
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