defilade

def·i·lade  (df-ld, -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.

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[de- + (en)filade.]

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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]

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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.

Thesaurus

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