| slovo | definícia |
obstruction
(mass) | obstruction
- prekážka |
obstruction
(encz) | obstruction,překážka |
Obstruction
(gcide) | Obstruction \Ob*struc"tion\, n. [L. obstructio.]
1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
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2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an
impediment; a hindrance.
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A popular assembly free from obstruction. --Swift.
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3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in
their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions;
death. [Poetic]
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To die, and go we know not where,
To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot. --Shak.
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Syn: Obstacle; bar; barrier; impediment; clog; check;
hindrance.
Usage: Obstruction, Obstacle. The difference between
these words is that indicated by their etymology; an
obstacle is something standing in the way; an
obstruction is something put in the way. Obstacle
implies more fixedness and is the stronger word. We
remove obstructions; we surmount obstacles.
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Disparity in age seems a greater obstacle to an
intimate friendship than inequality of fortune.
--Collier.
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The king expected to meet with all the
obstructions and difficulties his enraged
enemies could lay in his way. --Clarendon.
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obstruction
(wn) | obstruction
n 1: any structure that makes progress difficult [syn:
obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment,
impedimenta]
2: the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with
an obstruction [syn: obstruction, blockage]
3: something immaterial that stands in the way and must be
circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an
obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is
an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major
obstruction to the success of their plan" [syn: obstacle,
obstruction]
4: the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice"
5: getting in someone's way |
| | podobné slovo | definícia |
intestinal obstruction
(encz) | intestinal obstruction, n: |
obstruction of justice
(encz) | obstruction of justice, n: |
obstructionism
(encz) | obstructionism,obstrukcionismus n: Zdeněk Brožobstructionism,obstrukční politika n: Zdeněk Brož |
obstructionist
(encz) | obstructionist,obstrukčník n: Zdeněk Brož |
Obstruction
(gcide) | Obstruction \Ob*struc"tion\, n. [L. obstructio.]
1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
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2. That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an
impediment; a hindrance.
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A popular assembly free from obstruction. --Swift.
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3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in
their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions;
death. [Poetic]
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To die, and go we know not where,
To lie in cold obstruction, and to rot. --Shak.
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Syn: Obstacle; bar; barrier; impediment; clog; check;
hindrance.
Usage: Obstruction, Obstacle. The difference between
these words is that indicated by their etymology; an
obstacle is something standing in the way; an
obstruction is something put in the way. Obstacle
implies more fixedness and is the stronger word. We
remove obstructions; we surmount obstacles.
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Disparity in age seems a greater obstacle to an
intimate friendship than inequality of fortune.
--Collier.
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The king expected to meet with all the
obstructions and difficulties his enraged
enemies could lay in his way. --Clarendon.
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Obstructionism
(gcide) | Obstructionism \Ob*struc"tion*ism\, n.
The act or the policy of obstructing progress. --Lond. Lit.
World.
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Obstructionist
(gcide) | Obstructionist \Ob*struc"tion*ist\, n.
One who deliberately hinders progress; one who obstructs
business, as in a legislative body. -- a. Of or pertaining to
obstructionists; causing obstruction; as, obstructionist
tactics. [Recent]
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intestinal obstruction
(wn) | intestinal obstruction
n 1: blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that
prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the
lower bowel [syn: intestinal obstruction, ileus] |
obstruction of justice
(wn) | obstruction of justice
n 1: impeding those who seek justice in a court (as by trying to
influence or intimidate any juror or witness or officer of
the court); can result in a finding of contempt of court |
obstructionism
(wn) | obstructionism
n 1: deliberate interference |
obstructionist
(wn) | obstructionist
n 1: someone who systematically obstructs some action that
others want to take [syn: obstructionist, obstructor,
obstructer, resister, thwarter] |
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