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Meaning of barricade
A barricade is a barrier or obstruction, especially one created to block a road or path.
Etymology of barricade
The word "barricade" originated in the 16th century from the French "barricade", which is derived from "barrique", meaning "barrel", as early barricades were often made from barrels and other improvised materials
Historically, barricades were used for defensive purposes, such as blocking streets during riots or sieges, and the term has since expanded to include any type of barrier or obstruction
Synonyms
barrier
blockade
obstruction
blockage
impediment
hindrance
hurdle
fence
wall
rampart
palisade
parapet
fortification
stronghold
entrenchment
redoubt
bulwark
stockade
abatis
breastwork
earthwork
barricado
bar
rail
railing
paling
picket
checkpoint
gate
portal
entrance
exit
roadblock
stoppage
interruption
delay
Definitions
- A strong barrier, typically made of wood or metal, erected to block a road, path, or entrance
- * A makeshift barrier, often improvised from available materials, to obstruct or defend against something
Usage Examples
- The protesters built a barricade to block the street and prevent the police from advancing
- * The city erected a barricade around the construction site to prevent pedestrians from entering
- * The soldiers built a barricade to defend their position against the enemy