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Definition
to block or hinder
The 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
- Never before had I seen houses burning without the accompaniment of an obstructive crowd.1.13 — Book 1 Chapter 13 — How I Fell in with the Curate (37% in)
There are no more uses of "obstruct" in The War of the Worlds.
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