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barricade

noun

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Meaning

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A barrier set up to prevent people from passing through an area, or to defend a place.

Example Sentence

The police erected a barricade around the building to keep onlookers away from the scene.

Usage Note

To create a temporary barrier for controlling access, protecting an area, or preventing movement, often seen in protests, emergencies, or construction zones.