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April 01, 2018 Word of the Day

barricade /ˈberəˌkeɪd/ verb
barricade
/ˈberəˌkeɪd/
verb

barricades; barricaded; barricading

The city barricaded the unfinished part of the road.
The city barricaded the unfinished part of the road.
Definition of BARRICADE

[+ object]

: to block (something) so that people or things cannot enter or leave

  • The police barricaded the crime scene.

  • They barricaded the door.

  • Ships barricaded the coastline.

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