obstacle — meaning in English
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English meaning
- hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
- hindrance noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
- hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
- obstacle noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
- setback noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
Senses
obstacle is used for these senses in English:
- fetter (figurative) Anything that restricts or restrains.
- hamper A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- hiccup (informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
- hindrance Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
- hurdle (athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
- hurdle (figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
- obstacle Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
- setback An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
hamper — full definition
- noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.
hiccup — full definition
- noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
- noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
- verb To make the sound of a hiccup.