What does stockade mean?
Stockade means (military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts..
Stockade
/ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ · noun
Meaning
(military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts..
Definitions by Sense
- (military) An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts.
- (colloquial) A military prison.
- (transitive) To enclose in a stockade.
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Synonyms for stockade
Antonyms for stockade
Related Words
Word Forms
- stockades
- stockading
- stockaded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for stockade?
Common synonyms include concentration camp.
What is the opposite of stockade?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use stockade in a sentence?
Use stockade where its definition matches the intended context.
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