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A fallen branch can obstruct the trail.
What does Obstruct mean?
Obstruct means to block or get in the way.
Dictionary definition
To block a path, view, or action so movement or progress is harder.
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Do not obstruct the doorway during the school drill.
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The diagram showed how a large object can obstruct light from reaching the wall.
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MeaningObstruct means to block or get in the way.
ExampleExample: A fallen branch can obstruct the trail.
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- ub · strukt
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- strukt
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- strukt
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- Put a little extra energy on strukt.
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Obstruct word family
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obstruct
adjective
obstructed
Blocked or made difficult.
noun
obstruction
Something that blocks a path or action.
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