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obstacle
obstacle
/ˈɑːbstəkəl/
noun
(
)
Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
(
obstruction
,
obstacle
)
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
The poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
(
)
An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed, surmounted or circumvented)
(
obstacle
)
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed, surmounted or circumvented)
The runner overcame every obstacle in the race.
The runner overcame every obstacle in the race.
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