English · Word Candidate

obstruction

/əbˈstɹʌk.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: obstructions

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động cản trở hoặc trạng thái bị cản trở

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điều gì đó cản trở hoặc ngăn chặn, có chủ ý hoặc không chủ ý

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Noun

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).

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.

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