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Naval Blockade

Definition:

A naval blockade refers to a military operation where a fleet of warships prevents all traffic and trade from entering or leaving a specific port, coastal area, or country.

Senses:

1. Noun: The act of blocking maritime transportation routes by a fleet of naval vessels.
2. Noun: The state or condition of being blockaded by naval forces.

Usage:

Sense 1 - Noun:

The naval blockade imposed during the conflict disrupted the flow of essential supplies to the enemy.

The successful naval blockade forced the enemy to surrender.

Sense 2 - Noun:

The country found itself in a dire situation due to the naval blockade.

Escaping vessels risked being sunk by the naval blockade.

Sample Sentences:

1. The government authorized a naval blockade to prevent the smugglers from bringing illegal goods into the country.
2. During wartime, a naval blockade can be an effective strategy to weaken the enemy's economy and restrict their access to resources.
3. Despite the naval blockade, several daring fishermen managed to slip through undetected.

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