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)