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obstacle
obstacle /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
noun
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(
)
Something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
(
obstruction
, obstacle
)
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
Lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement
The poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education
The filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
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()
An obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed, surmounted or circumvented)
(
obstacle
)
an obstruction that stands in the way (and must be removed, surmounted or circumvented)
The runner overcame every obstacle in the race.
The runner overcame every obstacle in the race.
drive line
drive line /ˈdraɪv laɪn/
noun
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Mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
(
drive line
, drive line system
)
mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle
babiroussa
babiroussa /ˌbæbɪˈruːsə/
noun
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Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth
(
babiroussa
, babirusa
, babirussa
, Babyrousa Babyrussa
)
Indonesian wild pig with enormous curved canine teeth
professional person
professional person /prəˈfɛʃənəl ˈpɜːrsən/
noun
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A person engaged in one of the learned professions
(
professional person
, professional
)
a person engaged in one of the learned professions
The dedicated professional excelled in their chosen field through hard work and expertise.
The dedicated professional excelled in their chosen field through hard work and expertise.
