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Meaning of 'blockade' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Blockade [ n.]
- Hence, to shut in so as to prevent egress.
- To obstruct entrance to or egress from.
2 . Blockade [ v. t.]
- The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies; as, the blockade of the ports of an enemy.
- An obstruction to passage.
- To shut up, as a town or fortress, by investing it with troops or vessels or war for the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the introduction of supplies. See note under Blockade, n.

Meaning of 'blockade' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . blockade [ v]
Meaning (1):
- render unsuitable for passage
Example in sentence:
  • barricade the streets;
  • block the way;
  • stop the busy road
Meaning (2):
- hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example in sentence:
  • His brother blocked him at every turn

Nearby Words:

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