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block·ade

blockade

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:	blockades, blockading, blockaded
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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