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barreira — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
  • hindrance noun Something that gets in the way or slows progress; an obstacle.
  • hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
  • obstacle noun Something that blocks progress or makes it harder to move forward, whether physical or figurative.
  • wall noun A solid upright structure that encloses, divides, or protects an area.

Senses

barreira is used for these senses in English:

  • barrier A structure that bars passage.
  • barrier An obstacle or impediment.
  • hindrance Something which hinders: something that holds back or causes problems with something else.
  • hurdle (athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
  • obstacle Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively
  • wall An impediment to free movement.
  • wall (soccer) A line of defenders set up between an opposing free-kick taker and the goal.

barrier — full definition

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

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