All 4 Uses of
obstruct
in
War and Peace
- The road was so obstructed with carts that it was impossible to get by in a carriage.†
Chpt 2 *
- The infantry passing before him came to a halt without any command being given, apparently obstructed by something in front.†
Chpt 3
- He left in order not to obstruct the commander in chief's undivided control of the army, and hoping that more decisive action would then be taken, but the command of the armies became still more confused and enfeebled.†
Chpt 10
- Occasionally he rose and walked about the battery still with that same smile, trying not to obstruct the soldiers who were loading, hauling the guns, and continually running past him with bags and charges.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(obstruct) to block or hinderThe exact meaning of obstruct can depend upon its context. For example:
- "obstruct the path" -- block passage through
- "obstruct justice" -- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
- "obstruct her view" -- get in the way so as to hide from sight