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bar·ri·cade

barricade

 
 
pronunciation:
bae r keId
part of speech: noun
definition: A barricade is something that blocks other things or people from getting through somewhere. If the police don't want people to get into some area, for example, they might put up a barricade. A barricade is usually something that can be quickly put up and easily removed.
My little brother likes to put up a barricade of pillows in the hall so we can't get to our rooms.There was a barricade across the road so cars couldn't get through.
synonyms:
barrier
similar words:
block, fence, obstacle, wall