Buffer
Buffer noun - Something that serves as a protective barrier.
Usage example: the excelsior acts as an additional buffer for the marble bust during shipping
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Barricade and buffer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Barricade" instead a noun "Buffer".
Barricade
Barricade noun - A physical object that blocks the way.
Usage example: the police put up barricades to block off the parade route
Buffer and barricade are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Buffer" instead a noun "Barricade".
Nearby Words: barricaded, barricading
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