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
- 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.