Defilade

Synonyms of defilade

• shelter
• cover
• concealment

Antonyms of defilade

• expose
• uncover
• reveal

Collocations of defilade

natural defilade

Frequency: 70 %

The soldiers took cover in the natural defilade provided by the rocky terrain.

seek defilade

Frequency: 60 %

The soldiers quickly sought defilade when the enemy started firing.

use defilade

Frequency: 50 %

The snipers used defilade to conceal their position.

provide defilade

Frequency: 45 %

The trees provided defilade for the advancing troops.

Idiomatic Expressions for defilade

• Phrase: give defilade
  Meaning: to provide cover or protection to someone or something by positioning oneself in a way that shields them from enemy fire
  Usage: The squad leader gave defilade to his team by positioning his vehicle strategically to block incoming enemy shots.