hang fire vs obstruct

hang fire

verb
  • To wait or hold back. 

  • To fail to fire immediately when the trigger is pulled. 

noun
  • The situation when a gun does not immediately fire when the trigger is pulled, but may fire shortly after. 

obstruct

verb
  • To get in the way of so as to hide from sight. 

  • To impede, retard, or interfere with; hinder. 

  • To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See synonyms at block. 

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