English dictionary
barricade
nounPronunciation
ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
noun
- a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
verb
- block off with barricades
verb
- prevent access to by barricading
verb
- render unsuitable for passage
Example sentences
they stormed the barricade
The street where the President lives is always barricaded
block the way
barricade the streets
stop the busy road