[ ˌpalɪ'seɪd ]
■ noun
1》 a fence of stakes or iron railings, forming an enclosure or defence.
2》 ( ~s ) US a line of high cliffs.
■ verb [usu. as adjective ~d ] enclose or provide with a ~.
Origin
C17: from Fr. palissade , from Provençal palissada , from palissa 'paling'.