Barrier

/bˈæɹɪɐ/

/ˈbæɹiɝ/, /ˈbɛɹiɝ/

Barrier

a physical structure or obstacle that is used to block or restrict access to a certain area, preventing passage or providing security

an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

synonyms : roadblock

anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

Examples

1. Import barriers protected the fledgling enterprises.

2. A car hit the barrier.

3. The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys.

4. but they had been brought in on a case that seemed to have a supernatural barrier.