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barrier 1. a. an exposed offshore sand bar separated from the shore by a lagoon b. (as modifier): a barrier beach 2. that part of the Antarctic icecap extending over the sea barrier [′bar·ē·ər] (ecology) Any physical or biological factor that restricts the migration or free movement of individuals or populations. (navigation) Anything which obstructs or prevents passage of a craft. (physics) Barrier [′bar·ē·ər] (ordnance) A passive acoustic detection system for submarines, consisting of hydrophones positioned on the ocean floor and connected by undersea cable to a land-based computer center. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The distance from the barrier to the pole was no more than a swift flier should cover in a few hours, and so it was assumed that some frightful catastrophe awaited those who reached the "forbidden land," as it had come to be called by the Martians of the outer world. For hundred of year the Byzantine Empire stood as a barrier against the Saracen hosts of Asia. I am still ignorant whether I am to interpret the 'family misfortunes' which have set up this barrier between us, as meaning the misfortune for which her parents alone are to blame, or the misfortune of her having such a woman as Mrs. |
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