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obstacle

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ẽˈtɾavɨ/en·tra·ve

Definition

1

An obstacle, hindrance, or impediment that delays or prevents the accomplishment of something.

Usage examples

The new regulations became an obstacle to trade.
Language was no obstacle to their friendship.

Common combinations

pose an obstacleremove an obstaclemajor obstaclelegal obstacle