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blockader

blockader

7.4
A thing placed across a road or entrance to stop people entering and vehicles passing
  • noun
  • /bləˈkeɪdər/
translation icon : barrera
  • The blockader prevented all traffic from entering the area.

Examples

  • Workers placed a large metal blockader across the entrance for safety reasons.

  • During the protest, a makeshift blockader prevented people from entering the building.

  • The city installed a blockader at the end of the street to stop unauthorized vehicles.

  • Many blockaders were stationed at the entrance to the festival.

  • The construction crew placed a large blockader at the entrance to prevent traffic from entering the site.

  • To enforce the safety protocols, the city installed a blockader along the mountain pass that restricts access in winter.

  • During the storm, a fallen tree acted as a natural blockader, obstructing the road and halting all traffic.

Synonyms

barrier
vsblockader
163 2.8

A thing that blocks movement or keeps places apart

is a device for blocking passages such as roads or channels
obstruction
vsblockader
43 4.4

A thing that blocks a passage like a pipe or artery

is a device or structure used to block roads, entrances, or channels
roadblock
vsblockader
41 2.8

A barrier on a road that stops and checks vehicles

is used to block passages generally, not only temporary police checks
stopper
vsblockader
13 2.1

An object that blocks a hole to keep liquid or gas inside

is used to block passages like roads rather than seal containers
interceptor
vsblockader
1 7.1

A person or device that stops moving objects by catching them

is a passive device or structure that blocks passage rather than catching targets
interdictor
vsblockader
  • Specialized
1 9.4

A military plane that stops enemy supplies reaching their forces

is a device used to block passages rather than military aircraft action
stopblock
vsblockader
5.7

A block that keeps a vehicle from moving past the end of a track

is used to stop passage through roads, entrances, or channels
obstructor
vsblockader
8.1

An object that blocks a path or movement

is specifically a device or structure for blocking entrances or channels
obstructer
vsblockader
5.8

Someone or something that blocks progress

is a device or structure for blocking passages rather than a person
diverter
vsblockader
  • Specialized
6.3

A structure that redirects cars to another road

blocks passage directly instead of only changing direction
arrestor
vsblockader
  • Specialized
6.1

A device that stops or slows moving parts to keep people safe

is for blocking passages like roads or entrances rather than slowing motion for safety
arrester
vsblockader
  • Specialized
6.5

A device that stops movement or limits flow in machines and electrical systems

is for blocking passages such as roads rather than limiting machinery flow
clogger
vsblockader
5.1

Something that blocks a pipe or drain and stops water flow

is used to block passages like roads or entrances rather than block pipes

How Effective

barricade
83 4.8
blockader
7.4
barrier
163 2.8
bollard
2 7.1
gate
793 1.0
marker
86 1.0

Surface Forms

blockader singular
blockaders plural

Morphology

blockader = blockade (transparent) = blockade + blockade + er

The word is transparently formed from 'blockade' plus the agentive or instrumental suffix '-er'.

Etymology

Blockader comes from the simple word block ('to stop') plus the ending -er that names a thing or person, so it means a device placed to 'stop' a road, entrance, or channel.