Dictionary Romanian – English

piedică



Substantiv feminin
1.

obstacle,impediment,hindrance


2. (greutate)

difficulty


3. (pt. cai)

hobble,horse,lock


4. (frână)

brake


5. tehn.

stop,stopping device


6. (la armă)

sear


7. amer.

detent


8. (cu piciorul)

trip


Expressions:
a pune cuiva o piedică  =  to trip smb. up
a pune piedici cuiva  =  to put difficulties/obstacles in smb.'s way
a pune piedici cuiva  =  to hinder smb.