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barricade

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɐ.ʁiˈka.dɐ/bar·ri·ca·da

Definition

1

A hastily built obstacle, usually made of various objects, to block a passage or for defense.

Usage examples

Protesters erected a barricade with dumpsters.
The police removed the barricades from the main road.

Common combinations

to erect a barricadestreet barricadebehind the barricade