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block·ade

blockade

pronunciation:
bla keId
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: the shutting off of traffic into and out of a place. Military forces do this to seaports or cities during wars.
synonyms:
besiegement, siege
related words: bar, barricade, barrier
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: blockaded, blockades, blockading
definition: to shut off with a blockade.
synonyms:
barricade, besiege
similar words:
block, obstruct
related words: barricade, besiege, close
derivation: blockader (n.)
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