barricade
verb
A barricade refers to a barrier or obstacle, typically made of materials such as wood, metal, or concrete, that is put in place to block or restrict passage along a street, road, or path. It is used for various purposes, including crowd control, traffic management, and security purposes.
Example
- The protesters barricaded the street to prevent police from entering the area.
- The residents of the town barricaded the main road leading to the city center to protest against the government's decision.
- The army was called in to remove the barricades that were blocking the emergency vehicles from reaching the disaster site.