entrave

Definitions of entrave
  1. noun
    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
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    obstacle
    something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
    obstacle
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
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    difficulté
    a factor causing trouble in achieving a positive result or tending to produce a negative result
  2. noun
    any structure that makes progress difficult
    synonyms: encombrement, obstacle
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    barreau
    an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal
    barrage, barrière
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
    barrage, barricade
    prevents access or progress
    bouchage
    an obstruction in a pipe or tube
    encombrement
    any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
    obstacle
    an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
    gorge
    a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown
    barrage
    a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
    barrage, digue de mer
    a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    barrage, digue, digue fluviale
    a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
    clôture, treillage
    a barrier that serves to enclose an area
    garde-boue
    a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
    grillage
    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
    accident de terrain
    an obstacle on a golf course
    barrière mobile
    a barrier that can be moved to allow passage
    barrette
    cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown
    bondon, bouchon
    blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
    rambarde
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
    barrage
    a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
    obstacle
    any obstacle or impediment
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    construction
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  3. noun
    an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
    synonyms: obstacle
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    accident de terrain
    an obstacle on a golf course
    obstacle
    any obstacle or impediment
    banquette, bunker
    a hazard on a golf course
    type of:
    encombrement, obstacle
    any structure that makes progress difficult
  4. noun
    something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
    synonyms: obstacle
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    obstacle
    any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
    barrière linguistique
    barrier to communication resulting from speaking different languages
  5. noun
    any obstacle or impediment
    synonyms: obstacle
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    obstacle
    an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
  6. noun
    the act of obstructing
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    interférence, obstruction
    the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
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