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Noun — A barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "road" + "block," first used for physical traffic barriers before being extended to mean any obstacle.

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What does “roadblock” mean?

The word “roadblock” means a barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic. In plain terms, a barrier stopping traffic, or more generally, anything blocking progress.

How do you use “roadblock” in a sentence?

Here is “roadblock” used in a sentence: “Police set up a roadblock after the robbery to check every car leaving town.”

What part of speech is “roadblock”?

“Roadblock” is a noun.

How many meanings does “roadblock” have?

“Roadblock” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a barrier set up across a road, often by police or the military, to stop or check traffic.

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