BARRICADES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Barricades.
Barricades - as a noun
A barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
roadblockA barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
Example: "They stormed the barricade"
Barricades - as a verb
Render unsuitable for passage
Example: "Block the way"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barblockblock offblock upblockadestopHypernyms (Closely Related)
blockimpedejamobstructobturateoccludeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prevent access to by barricading
Example: "The street where the president lives is always barricaded"
Example Sentences
"The protestors built barricades to block off the entrance to the government building."
"During the war, the soldiers set up barricades to protect their position."
"The police erected barricades on the streets to manage the flow of traffic."
"The organizers of the event placed barricades around the concert venue for security reasons."
"The city council decided to install barricades along the riverbank to prevent flooding."
Word Game Points
Is BARRICADES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barricades is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BARRICADES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BARRICADES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barricades is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBARRICADES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is BARRICADES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barricades is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBARRICADES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
