DEFILADE


Meaning of DEFILADE in English

I. ˈdefəˌlād, -äd, -ȧd, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: probably de- + -filade (as in enfilade (v.))

1. : to arrange (fortifications) so as to protect the lines from frontal or enfilading fire and the interior of the works from plunging or reverse fire

2. : to protect by a natural or artificial mask against fire or observation from a given point

II. noun

( -s )

Etymology: de- + -filade (as in enfilade, n.)

1. : the act or process of defilading

2. : protection from observation or fire from the ground (as by a ridge, embankment, ravine)

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