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    OBSTRUCTOR

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     I. (noun) 

    Sense 1

    Meaning:

    Any structure that makes progress difficultplay

    Synonyms:

    impediment; impedimenta; obstructer; obstruction; obstructor

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting man-made objects

    Hypernyms ("obstructor" is a kind of...):

    construction; structure (a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "obstructor"):

    bar (an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal)

    barrier (a structure or object that impedes free movement)

    blockade (prevents access or progress)

    block; blockage; closure; occlusion; stop; stoppage (an obstruction in a pipe or tube)

    encumbrance; hinderance; hindrance; hitch; incumbrance; interference; preventative; preventive (any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome)

    obstacle (an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented))

    tumbler (a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown)

    Derivation:

    obstruct (block passage through)

    Sense 2

    Meaning:

    Someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to takeplay

    Synonyms:

    obstructer; obstructionist; obstructor; resister; thwarter

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting people

    Hypernyms ("obstructor" is a kind of...):

    controversialist; disputant; eristic (a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy)

    Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "obstructor"):

    naysayer (someone with an aggressively negative attitude)

    stonewaller (one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc.)

    Derivation:

    obstruct (hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of)

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