defilade

def·i·lade

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [def-uh-leyd]
- /ˌdɛf əˈleɪd/
- /ˌde.fɪ.ˈleɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [def-uh-leyd]
- /ˌdɛf əˈleɪd/

Definitions of defilade word

noun defilade protection provided by obstacles against enemy crossfire from the rear, or observation 3
noun defilade the disposition of defensive fortifications to produce this protection 3
verb defilade to provide protection for by defilade 3
verb transitive defilade to arrange (troops and fortifications) so that the terrain will protect them, esp. from gunfire against either flank 3
noun defilade the act of defilading 3
noun defilade the protection afforded by defilading 3

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Origin of defilade

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < French défil(er), orig. to unthread (equivalent to dé- dis-1 + (en)filer to thread ≪ Latin fīlum thread) + French -ade -ade1

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Parts of speech for Defilade

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defilade popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

defilade usage trend in Literature

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