Hindernis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
- blockage noun Something that clogs or obstructs a passage, or the state of being obstructed.
- hamper noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
- hazard noun A source of danger or risk of harm.
- 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.
- impediment noun Something that blocks or slows progress.
- liability noun A legal or financial responsibility for a debt, loss, or obligation.
- obstacle noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
- obstruction noun Something that blocks a path, passage, or process.
- roadblock noun A barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.
- setback noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
Senses
Hindernis is used for these senses in English:
- barrier An obstacle or impediment.
- blockage (countable) The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.
- hamper A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
- hazard (golf) A sand or water obstacle on a golf course.
- 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.
- impediment A hindrance; that which impedes or obstructs progress; impedance.
barrier — full definition
- noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
- noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.