noun
Meaning 1
A fortification having such protection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: enfilade
Standard Lemma guide
defilade
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UK: /dɛfɪˈleɪd/
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rhymes with -eɪd
verb
Meaning 2
To fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: defile
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: fortification, munition
History
Etymology
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