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Barricade
01
a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces
Examples
Soldiers hastily constructed barricades using sandbags to fortify their positions against advancing enemy troops.
The strategic placement of barricades along key routes slowed the enemy's progress, allowing time for reinforcements to arrive.
02
a barrier erected, often by police or authorities, to block or control traffic for security, inspection, or pursuit purposes
Examples
The police set up a barricade to catch the escaped suspect.
A barricade blocked the main street during the parade.
to barricade
01
to make an area or passage impassable
Examples
Fallen trees barricaded the road after the storm.
Landslides barricaded the mountain trail.
02
to block or secure an area using a barrier
Examples
Protesters barricaded the streets with dumpsters and fences.
Police barricaded the square to prevent unauthorized entry.
