Pavisade
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pavisade is a noun meaning A row of shields hung on the side of a ship to protect it at war and discourage boarding by enemies.
Meaning
A row of shields hung on the side of a ship to protect it at war and discourage boarding by enemies.
Example Sentences
Pavaches were sometimes supported by props; they were also used at sea to defend the sides of vessels, like the present netting of our ships of war; this defence was called a pavisade, it may be seen in the representation of ancient ships.
Word Forms
- pavisades
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pavis, pavise, pavais, pavache, bulwark, palisade.
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