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block·ade  audio  (bl-kd) KEY 

NOUN:
  1. The isolation of a nation, area, city, or harbor by hostile ships or forces in order to prevent the entrance and exit of traffic and commerce.
  2. The forces used to effect this isolation.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
block·ad·ed, block·ad·ing, block·ades
To set up a blockade against. See Synonyms at besiege.
ETYMOLOGY:
Probably block + -ade (as in barricade)

OTHER FORMS:
block·ader(Noun)


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