barricades

Meanings

• noun

  A large structure, typically of concrete or other heavy material, used to block or obstruct access to an area, usually as a defensive measure.

  - "Protesters erected barricades to prevent the police from entering the area."
  - "The city installed permanent barricades at the entrance to the construction site."
  - "The soldiers manned the barricades, ready to defend against the enemy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barricades
caricade , parade , casade , marquise , casement , parasite

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Variants

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barricade , barricades , barricaded , barricading

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Etymology

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Originally from the French word 'barricade', meaning a barrier or obstacle.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'barricade' comes from the French word 'barricade', which means 'barrier' or 'obstacle'.

2. During the French Revolution, barricades were used extensively by revolutionaries to defend against the military.

3. Barricades have been used in various forms throughout history, from simple wooden barriers to complex concrete structures.

4. In some cultures, barricades are used as a symbol of resistance and defiance, and are often depicted in art and literature.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roadblocks: Similar to barricades, roadblocks are used to obstruct access to roads or other transportation routes.

2. Siege: A military strategy involving surrounding and blocking access to an enemy fortification or city, often involving the use of barricades.

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Culture

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Barricades have been used throughout history in various contexts, from military sieges and border control to civil unrest and protests. They have been a symbol of resistance and defiance, and have been depicted in literature, art, and film.

How to Memorize "barricades"

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   - Imagine a large concrete structure blocking a street or entrance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barricade' with the idea of blocking or obstructing access.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'barricade' as a 'bar' for 'cade' or 'access'.

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