I . n.
1.
Rod, pole, grating, cross-piece, casting, ingot.
2.
Obstacle, hindrance, obstruction, ~rier, ~ricade, stop, impediment.
3.
Rail, railing.
4.
Tribunal, judgment-seat.
5.
Body of lawyers, legal fraternity.
6.
Shoal, sand-bank, shallow, bank, sand~.
II . v. a.
1.
Fasten with a ~.
2.
Hinder, obstruct, stop, prevent, prohibit, restrain.
3.
Exclude, shut out.