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Defilade
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What's The Definition Of Defilade?
[n] the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire
Synonyms | Synonyms for Defilade: Related Terms | Find terms related to Defilade: See Also | fortification | munition Defilade In Webster's Dictionary \De`fi*lade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defiladed}; p. pr.
& vb. n. {Defilading}.] [Cf. F. d['e]filer to defile, and
d['e]filade act of defiling. See 1st {Defile}.] (Mil.)
To raise, as a rampart, so as to shelter interior works
commanded from some higher point.
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