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Barricade

usgb/ˈbærɪkeɪd/Volume
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Physical Block

Barricade as a noun refers to something solid that prevents movement.

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A fallen tree acted as a natural barricade, blocking the path.
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Crowd Control

'Barricade' is often used in the context of managing large groups of people for safety.

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Security used barricades to funnel concertgoers into queues.
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Temporary Nature

A barricade is usually temporary and can be set up and removed as needed.

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Workers erected a temporary barricade around the construction site.
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