transitive. To fortify, strengthen (a wall, rampart, etc.); to block up, barricade (a gate or door). Also figurative.
To fortify or defend (a place) with or as with barricades. Also figurative.
To shut in or defend with or as with a barricade. literal and figurative.
transitive. spec. To fortify (a defensive work) by constructing barriers or barricades across an approach, the line of fire, etc.; to provide…
Subcategories:
— with anti-cavalry barrier (1)
— protect with (barbed) wire (1)
— interweave branches (2)
— surround with hedge or fence (1)