obstruction

Something that obstructs; an obstacle.

The act of obstructing.

The condition of being obstructed.

The act of impeding another player in violation of the rules, as when a player impedes the progress of an opponent not in possession of the puck in ice hockey.

The act of obstructing, blocking up, or impeding passage, or the fact of being obstructed; the act of impeding passage or movement; a stopping or retarding: as, the obstruction of a road or thoroughfare by felled trees; the obstruction of one’s progress or movements.

That with which a passage is blocked or progress or action of any kind hindered or impeded; anything that stops, closes, or bars the way; obstacle; impediment; hindrance: as, obstructions to navigation; an obstruction to progress.

Stoppage of the vital function; death.

Systematic and persistent factious opposition, especially in a legislative body; factious attempts to hinder, delay, defeat, or annoy.

Synonyms Difficulty, Impediment, etc. (see obstacle), bar, barrier.