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A barrier, typically one that has been manually erected as required
“On a major thoroughfare, a barricade constructed of burning tires sent a wall of thick, black smoke along the street.”
A barrier used to defend or to provide protection
“Soon, their army had dismantled most of the castle's barricade.”
A continuous vertical structure that encloses or divides an area of land
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level
The process of blocking or obstructing
A blockade, typically of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering
A situation that is difficult or dangerous
To prevent entry or passage with a physical barrier
“He began to barricade the door with furniture, so that no one could force a passage for a considerable time.”
To confine or enclose within a wall or barricade
“The two friends hastened to barricade themselves within the house.”
To block an opening or prevent the continued flow of
To section off a physical space or area
To protect or shield from harm or danger
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