transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈber-ē-ər, ˈba-rē- ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English barrere, from Anglo-French, from barre bar
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : something material that blocks or is intended to block passage
highway barrier s
a barrier contraceptive
b. : a natural formation or structure that prevents or hinders movement or action
geographic barrier s to species dissemination
barrier beaches
drugs that cross the placental barrier
2. plural , often capitalized : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them
3. : something immaterial that impedes or separates : obstacle
behavioral barrier s
trade barrier s