barricade

US /ˈber.ə.keɪd/
UK /ˈber.ə.keɪd/
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an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent the passage of persons or vehicles

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The police set up a barricade to control the crowd.
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Protesters built a makeshift barricade from old tires and debris.
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barrierblockadeobstructionroadblockcheckpoint
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block or defend with a barricade

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They decided to barricade the doors with furniture.
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The police had to barricade the street to prevent further access.
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blockobstructfortifydefendsecure