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- Dictionarybarricade/ˌbarɪˈkeɪd/
noun
- 1. an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces: "they built barricades in the narrow streets"
verb
- 1. block or defend with a barricade: "they barricaded the building and occupied it all night"
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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word barricade, which can be a verb or a noun. A barricade is an obstruction or rampart thrown up across a way or passage to check the advance of the enemy or prevent access.
verb [ T ] us/ˈber.əˌkeɪd/uk/ˈbær.ɪ.keɪd//bær.ɪˈkeɪd/ to build a barricade across, around, or in front of something: Barricade the doors! [ + adv/prep ] Terrified residents have barricaded themselves into their houses.
verb (used with object) , bar·ri·cad·ed, bar·ri·cad·ing. to obstruct or block with a barricade: barricading the streets to prevent an attack. to shut in and defend with or as if with a barricade: The rebels had barricaded themselves in the old city. Synonyms: fortify.
Define barricade. barricade synonyms, barricade pronunciation, barricade translation, English dictionary definition of barricade. n. 1. a. A usually improvised structure set up, as across a route of access, to obstruct the passage of an enemy or opponent. See Synonyms at bulwark. b.
Dictionary definition of barricade. A physical structure or obstacle set up to block, restrict, or control the movement of people, vehicles, or objects. "The police officer stood guard behind the barricade, keeping a watchful eye on the crowd." Detailed meaning of barricade.
barricade meaning: 1. something that is quickly put across a road or entrance to prevent people from going past 2. to…. Learn more.
barricade. volume_up. UK /ˌbarɪˈkeɪd/ • UK /ˈbarɪkeɪd/ noun an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces they built barricades in the narrow streets verb (with object) 1. block or defend with a barricade they barricaded the building and occupied it all night 2 ...
