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blockade

/blɑˈkeɪd/ noun

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In Latin: obsidiō, obsessiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about blockade at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.
  2. Prevents access or progress.

verb

  1. Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
    His brother blocked him at every turn
  2. Render unsuitable for passage.
    block the way
  3. Obstruct access to.

Origin

From block + -ade, probably after Dutch blocquade (now blokkade) or German Blockade.

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