roadblock
noun/ˈroʊdˌblɑk/
Frequency rank: #12,819 most common English word
Meaning
a barrier placed across a road to stop or slow traffic, or an obstacle that prevents progress.
Example sentence
The construction crew set up roadblock on the highway to keep drivers away from the damaged bridge.
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