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obstruction

Pronunciation: /ɔp.stʁyk.sjɔ̃/

“obstruction” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. block (something that prevents passing)
  2. obstruction

In French

  1. Engorgement ou embarras qui se forme dans les conduits de l’organisme.
  2. Toute espèce d’engorgement dans toute espèce de conduits, canaux, voies de communication.
  3. Manœuvre tendant à retarder, à empêcher un débat, le vote d’une mesure, etc.

Etymology

From Latin obstrūctiōnem.

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