barricado

/baʁikaðo/

Definitions

1. noun

A barrier or obstruction placed across a street or area to control access or prevent passage.

“The police set up a barricado to block the protesters from reaching the city center.”

2. verb

To block or obstruct access to a place, often by setting up a barrier or barricade.

“The protesters barricado the street to prevent the police from entering.”

Synonyms

  • barrier
  • blockade
  • obstruction

Antonyms

  • opening
  • passage