Obstruct and Spile

Obstruct

Obstruct verb - To prevent passage through by filling with something.
Usage example: at the moment the city's only tunnel between downtown and the airport is obstructed by an overturned tanker truck

Spile and obstruct are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spile" instead a verb "Obstruct".

Spile

Spile noun - A column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure.
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Obstruct and spile are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obstruct" instead a verb "Spile".
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