Barriere — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
• hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
• wall noun A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.

Senses

Barriere is used for these senses in English:

• barrier A structure that bars passage.
• barrier An obstacle or impediment.
• hurdle (figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
• wall An impediment to free movement.

barrier — full definition

1. noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
2. noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.

hurdle — full definition

1. noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
2. noun An obstacle or difficulty that must be overcome.
3. verb To jump over something while running, or to overcome a difficulty.

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