Synonyms for

Barricade

Verb / ˈbærʌˌkeɪd / / ˈberʌˌkeɪd / Another word for barricade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A barricade is a barrier that is put up to block a road, entrance, or path.

Synonyms & similar words

blockoff stop roadblock block blockup bar barricado blockade barrier obstacle blockade roadblock fence wall embankment rampart fortification shield protection defense bulwark palisade stockade hurdle stop impediment hindrance enclosure

Example sentences

  1. The soldiers put up a barricade to protect their camp from the enemy.
  2. The construction workers put up a barricade around the building site to keep people safe.
  3. The protesters used a barricade to block the street.
  4. The police put up a barricade to stop the car chase.
  5. The floodwaters were so high that a barricade was needed to keep people from driving into the water.

Quotes

  • 'We shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills; we shall never surrender.' - Winston Churchill
  • 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.' - Martin Luther King Jr.

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