Obstruct /(?)/

Ob·struct

Obstruct

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Obstructed; p. pr. & vb. n. Obstructing

  1. To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body.
    'T is the obstructed paths of sound shall clear.
  2. To be, or come, in the way of; to hinder from passing; to stop; to impede; to retard; as, the bar in the harbor obstructs the passage of ships; clouds obstruct the light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation.