Obstacle

Obstacle
Obstacle Ob"sta*cle, n. [F., fr. L. obstaculum, fr. obstare to withstand, oppose; ob (see {Ob-}) + stare to stand. See {Stand}. and cf. {Oust}, v.] That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. [1913 Webster]

If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Impediment; obstuction; hindrance; difficulty. See {Impediment}, and {Obstruction}. [1913 Webster]


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