Golf . (on a putting green) an instance of a ball's lying on a direct line between the cup and the ball of an opponent about to putt.

a situation or problem presenting such difficulties as to discourage or defeat any attempt to deal with or resolve it.

to hinder, block, or thwart.

verb

aid , assist , encourage , help

verb

balk , block , choke off , confound , corner , crab , cramp , cramp one’s style , crimp , cut off , dead-end , defeat , foil , give the run around , hang fire , hang up * , hold off , hold up , impede , mystify , nonplus , obstruct , pigeonhole * , prevent , put on back burner , put on hold , puzzle , shelve , snooker , stall , stonewall * , stump , throw a monkey wrench into , thwart , baffle , check , checkmate , frustrate , hinder , stonewall , stop