Noun

(en noun)

The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.

By extension, any form of formal isolation of something, especially with the force of law or arms.

(nautical) The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.

(chess) Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it

Noun

(en noun)

an artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow

a heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them ()

a concentrated discharge of projectile weapons

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(by extension) an overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism

(fencing) A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.