barrier, n.
(barriers)
freq. cnt. 9
(barriers)
freq. cnt. 9
a structure or object that impedes free movement
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
barrier
semantic pointers
hyponym
balustrade, banister, bannister, balusters, handrail
barricade
breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty
bulwark
crash barrier
dam, dike, dyke
fence, fencing
fender, wing
grating, grate
hurdle
movable barrier
rail, railing
revetment
barricade, roadblock
starting gate, starting stall
hypernym
any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
barrier roadblock
sample sentences
"intolerance is a barrier to understanding"
semantic pointers
hypernym
hyponym
anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
<noun.object> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
barrier