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noun
A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Gunfire directed along the length of a target.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: defilade
noun
A series of doors that provide a vista when open.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: architecture
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verb
To rake (something) with gunfire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
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verb
To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Topics: architecture
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noun
gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: enfilade fire
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Broader terms: gunfire, gunshot
verb
rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: rake
History
Borrowed from French enfilade.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
