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n a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. n a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy v render unsuitable for pass…

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  1. n a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. n a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy v render unsuitable for passage v prevent access to by barricading v block off with barricades