2006-12-09 05:02:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Hi, this is the dictionary I use when in need. It's really good
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/obstacle
2006-12-09 05:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by lilo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ob·sta·cle
NOUN:
One that opposes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress.
obstacle course
NOUN:A training course filled with obstacles, such as ditches and walls, that must be negotiated speedily by troops undergoing training or participants in an obstacle race.
A situation full of obstacles that must be overcome.
2006-12-09 05:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by MR Stacy Robinson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An obstacle is a barrier to doing something.
2006-12-09 05:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ob·sta·cle /ËÉbstÉkÉl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ob-stuh-kuhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun
something that obstructs or hinders progress.
[Origin: 1300–50; ME < OF < L obstÄculum, equiv. to obstÄ(re) to face, block, hinder (ob- ob- + stÄre to stand) + -culum -cle2]
—Synonyms Obstacle, obstruction, hindrance, impediment refer to something that interferes with or prevents action or progress. An obstacle is something, material or nonmaterial, that stands in the way of literal or figurative progress: Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement. An obstruction is something that more or less completely blocks a passage: A blood clot is an obstruction to the circulation. A hindrance keeps back by interfering and delaying: Interruptions are a hindrance to one's work. An impediment interferes with proper functioning: an impediment in one's speech.
—Antonyms help.
2006-12-09 05:05:53 · answer #4 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An obstacle is something that keeps you from getting where you want to go, it's like a gate or barrier. it's really anoying.
2006-12-09 05:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by moi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is something in the way.
if there was a tree fallen over in the road.... it would be an obstacle.
2006-12-09 05:05:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pronunciation: 'äb-sti-k&l, -"sti-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin obstaculum, from obstare to stand in front of, from ob- in the way + stare to stand -- more at OB-, STAND
: something that impedes progress or achievement
2006-12-09 05:05:53 · answer #7 · answered by Poetic Jezebel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is somethnig or some instance that stops your progress to your goal.
check it out in dictionary for perfect official definition.
2006-12-09 05:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by kita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See the DICTIONARY please
2006-12-09 05:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Ashley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋