barriera — meaning in English

English meaning

• barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
• cover verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
• fence noun A barrier, usually made of wood, metal, or wire, marking a boundary or enclosing an area.
• hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
• pick verb To choose one thing from a number of options.
• reef noun A ridge of rock, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the sea.
• wall noun A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.

Senses

barriera is used for these senses in English:

• fence (figuratively) A barrier, for example an emotional barrier.
• hurdle (figuratively) An obstacle, real or perceived, physical or abstract.
• pick (basketball) A screen.
• reef A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
• 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.

cover — full definition

1. verb To place something over another thing to protect, conceal, or shield it.
2. verb To deal with, include, or report on a topic or event.
3. verb To be enough money to pay for something.
4. noun The front or back of a book, magazine, or similar publication.
5. noun A new recording or performance of a song originally released by another artist.

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