fra: obstacle

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means(noun) an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
obstacle
means(noun) any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"
roadblock, barrier
means(noun) a structure or object that impedes free movement
barrier
means(noun) something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "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"
obstruction, obstacle
means(noun) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
hindrance, deterrent, impediment, hinderance, check, handicap, baulk, balk
means(noun) prevents access or progress
blockade
means(noun) an obstacle that you are expected to overcome; "the last hurdle before graduation"
hurdle
means(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
incumbrance, encumbrance, hitch, preventive, preventative, hindrance, hinderance, interference
means(noun) an unforeseen obstacle
snag, hitch, hang-up, rub
means(noun) any structure that makes progress difficult
obstructer, impedimenta, impediment, obstructor, obstruction
means(noun) a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result; "serious difficulties were encountered in obtaining a pure reagent"
difficulty
means(noun) an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
blockage, occlusion, stoppage, block, stop, closure
means(noun) a source of difficulty; "one trouble after another delayed the job"; "what's the problem?"
problem, trouble
means(noun) any obstacle or impediment
stumbling block
means(noun) an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty
booby trap, pitfall
means(noun) a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
hurdle

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