littlebarrier
nounUK /ˈlɪtl ˈbæriə/
US /ˈlɪtl ˈbæriər/
A little barrier is a small thing that stops you from going somewhere.
The little barrier kept the puppy out of the kitchen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small problem that makes something a bit hard to do.
Not knowing the words was a little barrier to making friends.
3. A low fence or rail that guides people or cars.
A little barrier showed the cars where to stop.
4. A small thing that keeps two groups apart.
The shy girl felt a little barrier between her and the new kids.