def·i·lade (d f  -l d , -läd)tr.v. 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. n. 1. The act or procedure of defilading. 2. A fortified position offering protection from enfilading and other fire. [de- + (en)filade.] |
defilade [ˌdɛfɪˈleɪd] Military
n
1. (Military / Fortifications) protection provided by obstacles against enemy crossfire from the rear, or observation
2. (Military / Fortifications) the disposition of defensive fortifications to produce this protection
vb (tr)
(Military / Fortifications) to provide protection for by defilade
[see de-, enfilade]
1. Protection from hostile observation and fire provided by an obstacle such as a hill, ridge, or bank.
2. A vertical distance by which a position is concealed from enemy observation.
3. To shield from enemy fire or observation by using natural or artificial obstacles.
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| Noun | 1. | defilade - the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it |
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