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Blockading — Blockade Block*ade , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Blockaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Blockading}.] 1. To shut up, as a town or fortress, by investing it with troops or vessels or war for the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the introduction of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
blockading — adjective blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors (Freq. 2) the blockading ships prevented delivery of munitions • Similar to: ↑preventive, ↑preventative … Useful english dictionary
blockading — block·ade || blÉ’ keɪd n. siege, barrier, closure by sea v. besiege, block, obstruct … English contemporary dictionary
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