A place of confrontation.
A barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence
An obstacle, barrier, or bulwark.
to close or block a road etc., using a barricade
to keep someone in (or out), using a blockade, especially ships in a port
A prolonged assault or attack.
A period of struggle or difficulty, especially from illness.
A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
The seat of a heron while looking out for prey.
A flock of heron.
To assault or blockade a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.