obstructions

1. any structure that makes progress difficultSynonyms: impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor

2. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstructionSynonyms: blockage, obstruction

3. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmountedExamples: "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"Synonyms: obstacle, obstruction

4. the act of obstructingExamples: "obstruction of justice"Synonyms: obstruction

5. getting in someone's waySynonyms: obstruction