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Defensive barrier (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

barricade

(Other definitions for barricade that I've seen before include "Block progress" , "Erected defence" , "Roadblock perhaps" , "Temporary blockage to obstruct movement" , "Obstacle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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