obstacle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

/ˈɒbstəkəl/ /ˈɑbstəkəl/ en-us-obstacle.ogg

obstacle obstacles

From Middle English obstacle, from Old French obstacle, from Latin obstāculum.

impediment hindrance hurdle barrier complication snag

obstacle course obstacle race obstacle-ridden obstacular obstaculate

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