Russian-English translations for препя́тствие

hurdle
us
He ran in the 100 metres hurdles.He hurdled the bench in his rush to get away.
obstruction

barrier
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clogDutch people rarely wear clogs these days.The plumber cleared the clog from the drain.Hair is clogging the drainpipe.
disadvantageThe disadvantage to owning a food processor is that you have to store it somewhere.My height is a disadvantage for reaching high shelves.They fear it might disadvantage honest participants to allow automated entries.
hassleI went through a lot of hassle to be the first to get a ticket.The unlucky boy was hassled by a gang of troublemakers on his way home.
hindranceHigh-heeled shoes may be fashionable, but they can also be a hindrance to walking.Your hindrance of this process will not be tolerated.
impediment
us
Working in a noisy factory left me with a slight hearing impediment.

interferenceThey were glued to the TV, as the referee called out a fifteen yard penalty for interference.They wanted to watch the game on TV, but there was too much interference to even make out the score on the tiny screen.
kink
us
We couldnt get enough water to put out the fire because of a kink in the hose.They had planned to open another shop downtown, but their plan had a few kinks.
obstacle
us
A big obstacle to understanding the manual was that it had been poorly translated from the Japanese.
roadblock
setback
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After some initial setbacks, the expedition went safely on its way.Setbacks were initially used for structural reasons, but now are often mandated by land use codes.
snagBe careful not to snag your stockings on that concrete bench!The steamboat was snagged on the Mississippi River in 1862We snagged for spoonbill from the eastern shore of the Mississippi River
wall
uk
us
The town wall was surrounded by a moatThe wind blew against the walls of the tentA wall of police officers met the protesters before they reached the capitol steps

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