Barricade
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Physical Block
Barricade as a noun refers to something solid that prevents movement. A fallen tree acted as a natural barricade, blocking the path.
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Crowd Control
'Barricade' is often used in the context of managing large groups of people for safety. Security used barricades to funnel concertgoers into queues.
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Temporary Nature
A barricade is usually temporary and can be set up and removed as needed. Workers erected a temporary barricade around the construction site.