barricade

Definitions of barricade
  1. noun
    a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
    synonyms: versperring
  2. 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.
    synonyms: versperring, wegversperring
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