Associations to the word «Defilade»

Wiktionary

DEFILADE, verb. (transitive) To fortify something as a protection from enfilading fire.
DEFILADE, noun. A fortification having such protection.

Dictionary definition

DEFILADE, noun. The arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire.

Wise words

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