blockade
/blɑˈkeɪd/
The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out; Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms
- plural
- blockades
Meanings
- 1
The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out
When will the blockade at the port be lifted?
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- 2
Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms
- 3
The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockaderare
- 4
Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonismrare
- 5
The act of preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of itrare
- 6
Synonym of primerare