Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfɪˌleɪd/
noun a tactical method of using natural or man-made obstacles to shield from enemy fire
A1 The soldiers took cover behind the defilade to protect themselves from enemy fire.
A2 The troops strategically positioned themselves in defilade to avoid being seen by the enemy.
B1 The commander ordered his soldiers to set up defilades to shield themselves from incoming attacks.
B2 The military engineers constructed defilades to provide protection for the advancing troops.
C1 The skilled sniper used the natural defilade of the terrain to remain hidden while targeting the enemy.
C2 The tactical retreat behind defilades allowed the soldiers to regroup and plan their next move.
verb to shield from enemy fire using defilade
A1 The soldier defiladed behind the wall to avoid enemy fire.
A2 The hikers defiladed behind the rocks to shield themselves from the wind.
B1 The protesters defiladed behind the barricades to protect themselves from the police.
B2 The sniper defiladed in the bushes to remain hidden from view.
C1 The special forces team defiladed their position to maintain tactical advantage.
C2 The spy defiladed in the shadows to gather intelligence without being detected.
formal The soldiers took cover behind the defilade to protect themselves from enemy fire.
informal Let's hide behind that defilade over there so we don't get shot at.
slang We need to find some defilade before we get caught in the crossfire.
figurative She used his kindness as a defilade to shield herself from criticism.
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