Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

barreira

noun
/bæˈreɪ.ər/
Definition
barrier
Examples
  • The security fence served as a barrier to unauthorized entry.
  • Language can often be a barrier to communication between cultures.
  • They built a barrier to protect the farmland from floodwaters.
Meaning
A physical or metaphorical structure that prevents or obstructs movement or access.
Synonyms
  • obstacle
  • fence
  • block
  • impediment
  • hindrance