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Uncommonblockade
The correct spelling is blockade.
How to pronounce blockade
/blɒˈkeɪd/
nounIPA: /blɒˈkeɪd/
Say it like: Blo-kad-e
The correct spelling is blockade. The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
- 2.(by extension) Any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
- 3.The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
- 4.Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it
verb
- 1.To create a blockade against.
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