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