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ostacolo — 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.
  • 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.
  • showstopper noun A moment in a performance so impressive that it draws a huge audience reaction.
  • stop verb To cease moving or to bring something to a halt.

Senses

ostacolo is used for these senses in English:

  • hamper A shackle; a fetter; anything which impedes.
  • 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
  • showstopper Any impediment that prevents all further progress.
  • stop That which stops, impedes, or obstructs; an obstacle; an impediment.

hamper — full definition

  1. noun A large basket with a lid, used to carry or store items such as laundry or food.
  2. verb To slow down or get in the way of someone's progress.

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