Defilade
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /dɛfɪˈleɪd/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Defilade is a verb meaning (transitive, military) To fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire.
Meaning
(transitive, military) To fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire.
More Meanings
- A fortification having such protection.
Word Forms
- defilades
- defilading
- defiladed
Synonyms for defilade
Depending on context, synonyms include defile.
Antonyms for defilade
Common opposites include enfilade.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enfilade, defence, fortify, munify, line, fortress.
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