barricade
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/ˈbærɪkeɪd/
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/ˈbærɪkeɪd/
A barricade is a temporary wall or obstacle that is set up to block a road or passage.
The protesters set up a barricade to stop the police from entering the area.
To barricade means to block or secure an entrance or passage by setting up a barricade.
The citizens barricaded the streets to prevent the rioters from advancing further into the city.