1. things that block or hinder movement or progress
Usage: plural of obstruction

Examples

• The construction crew removed several obstructions from the road.
• Fallen trees created dangerous obstructions on the hiking trail.
• The doctor found no obstructions in the patient’s airways.
• Traffic obstructions caused delays during rush hour.
• Workers cleared the obstructions from the drainage system.
• The new policy eliminates bureaucratic obstructions to business permits.