roadblock
noun/ˈroʊdˌblɑk/
Frequency rank: #12,819 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
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 a temporary roadblock on the highway to keep drivers away from the damaged bridge.
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