English Explanatory Dictionary

roadblock

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
  2. An obstacle or impediment.
verb
  1. To prevent, to hinder.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-roadblock.wav

Word forms

roadblock roadblocks roadblocking roadblocked

Etymology

From road + block.

Synonyms

bar drag barrier bone in the throat bump in the road hindrance impediment obstruction obstacle encumbrance hurdle roadblock stumbling block hitch
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