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Definition barricade in British English

barricade noun

[countable] noun
/ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/
1

a temporary structure that is built across a road, gate, or door to prevent people from getting through

Example

a barricade of burning tyres

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2

used for talking about a situation in which people use determined methods to protest about something or achieve something they believe in

Example

Residents were ready to go to the barricades to fight the school closure.

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Definition barricade in British English