noun🔗ShareThe physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out."During the war, naval blockades prevented ships from bringing food and supplies to the city. "militarywarpoliticsgovernmentnationcommercetrafficactionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms."The blockades on the roads prevented trucks from delivering food to the city. "militarypoliticslawgovernmentwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade."The naval ships acting as blockades prevented any supplies from reaching the enemy port. "militarynauticalwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePreventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it"The chessboard was full of blockades, making it difficult for either player to advance their pawns. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo create a blockade against."The protesters blocked the main road, effectively blockading access to the city center. "militarywarnauticalgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
