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Definition of: blockade
(blo·kād′) v.t. ·ad·ed, ·ad·ing
To close to traffic or communication by military or naval force; obstruct.
—noun
1. The investing of a coast by a hostile naval force with intent to close it to maritime commerce.
2. A blockading force.
3. Any hindrance or obstruction to action.
—to run the blockade To elude blockading forces. [<BLOCK2]
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