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Nouns (3)

n. a structure or object that impedes free movement

n. anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

n. any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective; "intolerance is a barrier to understanding"

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Fuzzynyms (30)

hedge, hedgerow

n. a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes

enclosure

n. artifact consisting of a space that has been enclosed for some purpose

wall

n. an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure; "the south wall had a small window"; "the walls were covered with pictures"

clog

n. any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction

screen

n. partition consisting of a decorative frame or panel that serves to divide a space

limitation, restriction, restraint, confinement, constraint

n. a device that retards something's motion; "the car did not have proper restraints fitted"

bound, bounds, boundary

n. the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

extent, expanse

n. a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky

threshold, verge, brink, frontier

n. a region marking a boundary

hindrance, impediment, deterrent

n. something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

load, burden, encumbrance, onus

n. an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"

limitation, restriction, restraint

n. a principle that limits the extent of something; "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

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