Explanation and meaning of obstacle.

obstacle

/'ɑbstəkəl/

noun
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
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"lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement" "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"

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obstruction

type of:
impediment baulk check deterrent handicap hinderance hindrance balk
noun
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
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type of:
impediment impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor

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