What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son falling over book secures obstacles (9,6)" mean?

The definition is "obstacles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Son") + TUMBLING (synonym="falling") + B (abbreviation="book") + LOCKS (synonym="secures") = STUMBLINGBLOCKS; definition: "obstacles" The answer is STUMBLINGBLOCKS.

Son falling over book secures obstacles (9,6)

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