blockade

English

/blɑˈkeɪd/, /blɒˈkeɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
  • (by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
  • (nautical) The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
  • (chess) Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it

Etymology

Suffix from English block (block of flats, n).

Origin

English

block

Gloss

block of flats, n

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