Defilade Meaning in English
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Definition
A position in the military that is protected from enemy fire, especially direct gunfire or observation, by natural or artificial obstacles.
Usage & Nuances
Very technical, mostly used in military or defense-related contexts. 'Defilade' can be both a noun (the protected position) and a verb (to protect by defilade). Frequently paired with 'enfilade', its opposite (direct line of fire). Rare in civilian conversation.
Example Sentences
The soldiers took cover in the defilade behind the hill.
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The tank was safe in a defilade position.
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A trench provides excellent defilade for troops.
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We waited in the defilade until the shooting stopped.
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The commander ordered the vehicles to move into defilade for safety.
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They used the ruined building as makeshift defilade against snipers.
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