Noun > Obstacle

Noun > Obstacle

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1 : something that makes it difficult to do something

He overcame the obstacles of poverty and neglect.

They must overcome a number of obstacles before the restaurant can be opened.

Lack of experience is a major obstacle for her opponent.

an obstacle to learning/progress

2 : an object that you have to go around or over : something that blocks your path

She swerved to avoid an obstacle in the road.