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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

  1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
  2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.

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