obstruction
noun
ob·struc·tion
əb-ˈstrək-shən 
äb-
1
a
: the state of being obstructed
especially
: a condition of being clogged or blocked
an intestinal obstruction
She died from an obstruction of the airway.
b
: an act of obstructing
Passage of the law was delayed by the congressman's obstruction.
2
: something that obstructs
removing obstructions that block the path
a view without obstruction
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Examples of obstruction in a Sentence
They are removing trees and other obstructions from the path.
cases of intestinal obstruction in children
She died from an obstruction of the airway.
He is on trial for the obstruction of a criminal investigation.
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Following the incident, Stewart was criticized in the media and, in 2003, was indicted on nine counts, including charges of obstruction of justice.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
According to court documents, she is being charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or catastrophic injury and one count of obstruction of justice.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The 56-year-old Los Angeles actor and comedian, who voiced the Jimmy Pesto character in the hit show, pleaded guilty in July to a felony charge of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Ensure the drainage holes are open and clear of obstruction.
Remove the mum from its original container and tease apart the roots with your fingers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
According to court documents, she is being charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death or catastrophic injury and one count of obstruction of justice.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
The big picture: The 56-year-old Los Angeles actor and comedian, who voiced the Jimmy Pesto character in the hit show, pleaded guilty in July to a felony charge of obstruction of law enforcement during a civil disorder.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Ensure the drainage holes are open and clear of obstruction.
Remove the mum from its original container and tease apart the roots with your fingers.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for obstruction
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“Obstruction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/obstruction. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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obstruction
noun
ob·struc·tion
əb-ˈstrək-shən
äb-
1
: an act of obstructing : the state of being obstructed
2
: something that gets in the way : obstacle
Medical Definition
obstruction
noun
ob·struc·tion
əb-ˈstrək-shən, äb-
1
a
: an act of obstructing
b
: a condition of being clogged or blocked
intestinal obstruction
2
: something that obstructs
dislodge an airway obstruction
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