• Croatian: opstrukcija, ometanje
• Finnish: estäminen

• Croatian: opstrukcija, ometalo
• Finnish: este, tukkeuma

Synonyms

• block
• hindrance
• impedance
• roadblock
• stop

French

Pronunciation

• /ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃/|lang=fr

Noun

1. block (something that prevents passing)

Obstruction is the act of blocking or impeding some passage:

• Obstruction theory, in mathematics, a name for any of several theories
• Obstruction of justice, the crime of interfering with law enforcement
• Obstructing government administration
• Propagation path obstruction, in telecommunications
  • Single Vegetative Obstruction Model

Medical

• Obstructive jaundice
• Obstructive sleep apnea
• Airway obstruction, a respiratory problem
  • Recurrent airway obstruction
• Bowel obstruction, a blockage of the intestines
• Gastric outlet obstruction
• Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome
• Congenital lacrimal duct obstruction

Sports

• Obstruction (baseball), when a fielder illegally hinders a baserunner
• Obstructing the field

Other

• The Five Obstructions, a 2003 film
• Obstruction Island (Washington)
• Emergency Workers (Obstruction) Act 2006

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