obstruction
/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: obstructions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
Noun
Examples
The referee stopped play because of an obstruction by the defender.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “obstruction” mean?
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Is “obstruction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.