01 n. That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.
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That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.“If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown.” — Shak.
Syn.
Impediment; obstuction; hindrance; difficulty. See Impediment, and Obstruction.