barricades
|bar-ri-cades|
/ˈbærɪkeɪdz/
(barricade)
block passage
Etymology
'barricade' originates from French, specifically the word 'barricade', where the related element 'barrique' meant 'cask' or 'barrel'.
'barricade' entered English from Middle French 'barricade' (17th century) and became the modern English word 'barricade' with the same basic form.
Initially, it often referred to a defensive barrier made from barrels or similar objects; over time it evolved to mean any improvised or temporary barrier or obstruction.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary structure or barrier placed to block or defend an area, often built quickly from available materials.
The protesters built barricades across the street.
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Last updated: 2026/01/19 14:58