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cheval-de-frise

che·val-de-frise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuh-val-duh-freez]
    • /ʃˈevəl də frɪˈzeɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuh-val-duh-freez]
    • /ʃˈevəl də frɪˈzeɪ/

Definitions of cheval-de-frise word

  • noun cheval-de-frise a portable barrier of spikes, sword blades, etc, used to obstruct the passage of cavalry 3
  • noun cheval-de-frise a row of spikes or broken glass set as an obstacle on top of a wall 3
  • noun cheval-de-frise an obstacle, usually a piece of wood with projecting spikes, formerly used to hinder enemy horsemen 3
  • noun cheval-de-frise a row of spikes or jagged glass set into the masonry on top of a wall to prevent escape or trespassing 3
  • noun plural cheval-de-frise a portable obstacle, usually a sawhorse, covered with projecting spikes or barbed wire, for military use in closing a passage, breaking in a defensive wall, etc. 1
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Origin of cheval-de-frise

First appearance:

before 1680
One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < French; literally, horse of Friesland, so called because first used by Frisians

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Parts of speech for Cheval-de-frise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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cheval-de-frise popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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