blockade

Pronunciation: /blɑˈkeɪd/

The English word “blockade” has 7 meanings listed here.

noun

The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonism.
The act of preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it.
Synonym of prime.

From block + -ade, probably after Dutch blocquade (now blokkade) or German Blockade.

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