Barricade (from French barrique 'barrel') is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction.

The meaning of BARRICADE is to block off or stop up with a barricade. How to use barricade in a sentence.

BARRICADE definition: 1. a line or pile of objects put together, often quickly, to stop people from going where they want…. Learn more.

BARRICADE definition: a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy. See examples of barricade used in a sentence.

A barricade is a line of vehicles or other objects placed across a road or open space to stop people from getting past, for example, during street fighting or as a protest.

1. To close off or block with a barricade. 2. To shut (oneself) in by means of a barricade, as for protection or privacy.

All American Barricades is a safety-focused company that provides barricade rentals and traffic control services for work zones and public events.

Definition of barricade noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Oct 1, 2025 · (figuratively) Line of people standing behind or closest to the barricade in the pit section of a live music concert.

BARRICADE meaning: a temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering a place or area