A protection, security, or safeguard that ensures rights, interests, or living standards

barrier; obstruction; hindrance; impediment

breakdown; malfunction; technical fault or failure in a machine or system

roadblock; barricade; barrier set up on or along a road to block traffic

An eye disease where the lens becomes cloudy and blocks vision; the pupil often appears white or greyish-white.

A protective screen or barrier, such as a mountain range or a physical divider, used for shielding or protection.

something that blocks or hinders passage, such as a barrier; in a military context, structures built to stop the enemy

an impairment in intellectual and adaptive functioning caused by brain defects or injury

A method used to block or distract someone's view to hide the truth; a cover-up, diversionary tactic, or sleight of hand

a physical or mental impairment caused by congenital conditions, injury, or illness

to clear obstacles or blockages from a road, waterway, or other path

A track and field event where athletes must overcome a series of physical barriers or obstacles to reach the finish line, such as a steeplechase or hurdles.

In Buddhism, an obstruction to one's spiritual cultivation or progress caused by past sins or evil deeds.

In Buddhism, internal or external factors that hinder spiritual growth or cultivation

literally meaning eyes obscured by a single leaf; describes being so focused on a small detail or surface phenomenon that one fails to see the big picture

a wall-like obstacle or barrier; often used to describe factors that prevent people or groups from establishing a relationship

sound barrier; sonic barrier; the sudden increase in aerodynamic drag that occurs as an aircraft or projectile approaches the speed of sound

A wooden structure or fence used for military obstacle course practice

to block, obstruct, or screen; to shield or shelter

to overcome hurdles or physical barriers

enveloped in clouds and mist; blurred or hazy to the sight

The temperature increase surrounding a high-speed object that can cause structural changes or damage

A barrier erected next to vegetable patches or nurseries to protect seedlings from wind, typically made of reeds, bamboo, or stalks

An athletics event in which runners must jump over various hurdles and water jumps; obstacle race; hurdle race

The phenomenon where air density and temperature suddenly increase, obstructing flight as an aircraft nears the speed of sound.

to hide from view; to cover or screen something to protect or obstruct it

a person with a physical or mental disability

Obstacles to enlightenment or suffering in the current life resulting from sins committed in a past life according to Buddhist belief.

(Buddhism) obstacles to liberation arising from phenomenal activities, emotions, and attachments, often contrasted with hindrances to insight or truth

(literary) defensive works on the frontier, such as border walls, watchtowers, and checkpoints

the executive agency of the State Council of the People's Republic of China responsible for national labor policies, standards, and social security management

Subsidized housing provided by the government for low-to-middle income families with restricted prices or rents; budget apartment.

Mechanisms or measures used to ensure compliance with international agreements; safeguards

General term for eye diseases affecting internal tissues that cause vision impairment, such as cataracts or glaucoma

a serious blood condition where the body stops producing enough new blood cells

a social security system providing a subsistence allowance to citizens living below the poverty line

to be or go out of order; to have trouble or experience a breakdown

a mental health condition characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms and mood disorder symptoms

post-traumatic stress disorder

erectile dysfunction; ED

A part of a system that, if it fails, will stop the entire system from working.

partial or total inability to hear; hearing loss or disability

The condition of having damaged or lost hearing capacity; deafness.

safeguarding of safety; the act of providing security and protection or the measures taken to do so

gender identity disorder; a condition where a person's gender identity does not match their assigned sex at birth sex

technical breakdown, malfunction, or technological error

to troubleshoot; to check individual components one by one to find and fix a problem

to remove, surmount, or clear an obstacle

fault resolution or trouble clearing