1. the act of hiding or blocking something from view
2. the state of being hidden or blocked from view
3. something that hides or blocks

Examples

• The thick fog caused an obscuration of the mountain peaks.
• Solar eclipses create a temporary obscuration of the sun.
• The obscuration of the evidence made the investigation difficult.
• Clouds provided obscuration from the harsh sunlight.
• The witness complained about the obscuration of her view by tall buildings.
• Smoke from the fire led to complete obscuration of the road signs.