
Barricade
Physical Block
Barricade as a noun refers to something solid that prevents movement.

A fallen tree acted as a natural barricade, blocking the path.
Crowd Control
'Barricade' is often used in the context of managing large groups of people for safety.

Security used barricades to funnel concertgoers into queues.
Temporary Nature
A barricade is usually temporary and can be set up and removed as needed.

Workers erected a temporary barricade around the construction site.
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BarrierBlockadeFenceFortificationHindranceObstructionPartitionWall
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