minorbarrier
nounUK /ˈmaɪnə ˈbæriə/
US /ˈmaɪnər ˈbæriər/
A small thing that makes it a little hard to do something.
The broken gate was a minor barrier, but we climbed over it easily.
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2. A low fence or wall that does not fully block the way.
A minor barrier of stones lined the edge of the garden.
3. A small rule or condition that slows progress slightly.
The extra form was just a minor barrier in the application process.
4. A slight physical separation between two areas.
The curtain acted as a minor barrier between the two rooms.