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Obstruction vs Probang - What's the difference?

obstruction | probang |

As nouns the difference between obstruction and probang

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while probang is a slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc.

obstruction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also

    probang

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A slender elastic rod, as of whalebone, with a sponge on the end, for removing obstructions from the oesophagus, etc.

    • Related terms

    * probe (Webster 1913)