Definition of defilade

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def·i·lade    (df-ld, -läd) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
def·i·lad·ed , def·i·lad·ing , def·i·lades

To arrange (fortifications) in such a way as to give protection from enfilading and other fire.

NOUN:

1. The act or procedure of defilading.
2. A fortified position offering protection from enfilading and other fire.

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ETYMOLOGY:
de- + (en)filade

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