This is the 17373rd most frequent Polish word.
zapora
A barrier, dam, or obstruction.
In this sentence, 'zapora' means a physical structure, specifically a dam, built to block or contain natural forces like water.
Zapora została zbudowana, aby chronić miasto przed powodziami.
The dam was built to protect the city from floods.
Here, 'zapora' refers to a physical barricade or obstruction placed deliberately to hinder movement or progress.
Żołnierze postawili zaporę na drodze, aby zatrzymać wrogi milicję.
The soldiers set up a barricade on the road to stop the enemy militia.
In this example, 'zapora' is used metaphorically to describe a figurative blockage or obstacle, representing something challenging to overcome or surpass.