DEFILADES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Defilade

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

early 19th century: from French défiler ‘protect from the enemy’ + -ade

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌdɛfɪˈleɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the protection of forces against enemy observation or gunfire.

Short Definition:

protection of forces against enemy observation or gunfire

Word: Defilade

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌdɛfɪˈleɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

protect (forces) against enemy observation or gunfire

Short Definition:

protect forces against enemy observation or gunfire

Examples:
  • a defiladed tank

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