barrière

Definitions of barrière
  1. noun
    anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
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    barre, traverse
    a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore
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    mécanique
    a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
  2. noun
    a movable barrier in a fence or wall
    synonyms: portail
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    hayon, layon
    a gate at the rear of a vehicle; can be lowered for loading
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    barrière mobile
    a barrier that can be moved to allow passage
  3. noun
    a structure or object that impedes free movement
    synonyms: barrage
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    barrage
    a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
    barrage, digue de mer
    a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
    barrage, digue, digue fluviale
    a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
    clôture, treillage
    a barrier that serves to enclose an area
    garde-boue
    a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
    grillage
    a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
    barrière mobile
    a barrier that can be moved to allow passage
    rambarde
    a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
    barrage
    a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
    porte
    a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
    portail
    a movable barrier in a fence or wall
    calandre
    grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator
    bordure, haie
    a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
    palissade
    a fence made of upright pickets
    type of:
    encombrement, entrave, obstacle
    any structure that makes progress difficult
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