The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonism.
Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it.
To create a blockade against.
That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
A steep bank of a river or gorge.
To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.