bɔːk bɔk bɔk dɪˈtɛɹənt ˈhændɪkæp hɪtʃ ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt ɪnˈkʌm.bɹənts ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv pɹɪˈvɛntɪv the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress