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obstacle

English → English

noun//ˈɑːbstəkl//

(barrier) Obstacle: something that blocks your path or prevents progress

The fallen tree was a major obstacle that blocked the main road for several hours.

(English) The fallen tree was a major obstacle that blocked the main road for several hours.

Lack of funding is the biggest obstacle preventing the scientists from finishing their experiment.

(English) Lack of funding is the biggest obstacle preventing the scientists from finishing their experiment.

Entry ID: en:en:obstacle · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary