obstructer

Other forms: obstructers

Definitions of obstructer

1. noun

   someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
   synonyms: obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter

   types:

   naysayer

   someone with an aggressively negative attitude

   stonewaller

   one who stonewalls or refuses to answer or cooperate; someone who delays by lengthy speeches etc.

   technophobe

   a person who dislikes or avoids new technology

   type of:

   controversialist, disputant, eristic

   a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
2. noun

   any structure that makes progress difficult
   synonyms: impediment, impedimenta, obstruction, obstructor

   types:

   bar

   an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal

   barrier

   a structure or object that impedes free movement

   blockade

   something that prevents access or progress

   block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage

   an obstruction in a pipe or tube

   encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive

   any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

   obstacle

   an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)

   tumbler

   a movable obstruction in a lock that must be adjusted to a given position (as by a key) before the bolt can be thrown

   balusters, balustrade, banister, bannister, handrail

   a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling

   barricade

   a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy

   breakwater, bulwark, groin, groyne, jetty, mole, seawall

   a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

   breech closer, breechblock

   a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing

   bulwark

   a fencelike structure around a ship's deck (usually plural)

   clog

   any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction

   crash barrier

   a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents

   dam, dike, dyke

   a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

   fence, fencing

   a barrier that serves to enclose an area

   fender, wing

   a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud

   grate, grating

   a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air

   hazard

   an obstacle on a golf course

   hurdle

   a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races

   lever, lever tumbler

   a flat metal tumbler in a lever lock

   movable barrier

   a barrier that can be moved to allow passage

   pin, pin tumbler

   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

   plug, stopper, stopple

   blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly

   rail, railing

   a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

   revetment

   a barrier against explosives

   barricade, roadblock

   a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

   speed bump

   a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway

   starting gate, starting stall

   a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course

   stumbling block

   any obstacle or impediment

   vapor lock, vapour lock

   a stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor)

   water jump

   a pool or stream in a steeplechase or similar contest

   type of:

   construction, structure

   a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts