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obstacle

/ˈɒbstəkl/

/ˈɑbstəkl/

obstaclenoun

obstacles

/ˈɒbstəkl/

/ˈɑbstəkl/

Translations

Lack of funding is the main obstacle to completing the project on time.

Le manque de financement est le principal obstacle à l’achèvement du projet dans les délais.

Additional translations

haieEn contexte sportif, notamment en course de haies.

Definitions

A thing, circumstance, or condition that blocks progress or makes it difficult to achieve something, whether physical, situational, or mental.

Lack of funding is the main obstacle to completing the project on time.

In sports, a fixed barrier to be jumped over or passed during a race or competition.

The steeplechase runner cleared every obstacle with ease.

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obstacleadjective

/ˈɒb.stə.kəl/

/ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., obstacle course); treated as an adjective in the dictionary.

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Additional translations

anti-obstacleEmploi technique, surtout dans les contextes de détection ou d’évitement.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or designed for detecting or avoiding obstacles.

The drone uses an obstacle detection system to navigate through tight spaces.