Such a barricade as would greatly annoy, or absolutely stop, the currents of the atmosphere.
Derham.
Bar`ri*cade", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Barricaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Barricading.] [Cf. F. barricader. See Barricade, n.] To fortify or close with a barricade or with barricades; to stop up, as a passage; to obstruct; as, the workmen barricaded the streets of Paris.
The further end whereof [a bridge] was barricaded with barrels.
Hakluyt.
Bar`ri*cad"er (&?;), n. One who constructs barricades.
Bar`ri*ca"do (&?;), n. & v. t. See Barricade. Shak.
Bar"ri*er (&?;), n. [OE. barrere, barere, F. barrière, fr. barre bar. See Bar, n.] 1. (Fort.) A carpentry obstruction, stockade, or other obstacle made in a passage in order to stop an enemy.
2. A fortress or fortified town, on the frontier of a country, commanding an avenue of approach.
3. pl. A fence or railing to mark the limits of a place, or to keep back a crowd.
No sooner were the barriers opened, than he paced into the lists.
Sir W. Scott.
4. Any obstruction; anything which hinders approach or attack. "Constitutional barriers." Hopkinson.