Palisade

Pronunciation: /ˈpæləˌseɪd/

Definitions of palisade

noun a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense

Example Sentences

A1 The palisade surrounded the village to keep out intruders.

A2 The soldiers built a palisade to protect their camp.

B1 The historical site was marked by the remnants of a palisade from ancient times.

B2 The palisade was reinforced with additional wooden stakes for extra security.

C1 The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved palisade dating back to the medieval period.

C2 The palisade was an impressive defensive structure, showcasing the engineering skills of the ancient civilization.

Examples of palisade in a Sentence

formal The palisade surrounding the castle provided extra security against potential intruders.

informal We sat on the grassy hill overlooking the palisade, enjoying the view.

slang Let's sneak through the hole in the palisade and explore the abandoned building.

figurative Her emotional walls were like a palisade, keeping others at a distance.

Grammatical Forms of palisade

• past tense: palisaded
• plural: palisades
• comparative: more palisaded
• superlative: most palisaded
• present tense: palisades
• future tense: will palisade
• perfect tense: have palisaded
• continuous tense: is palisading
• singular: palisade
• positive degree: palisade
• infinitive: to palisade
• gerund: palisading
• participle: palisading

Origin and Evolution of palisade

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palisade' originated from the Latin word 'palus' meaning stake or post.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a fence or defensive barrier made of wooden stakes, the term 'palisade' has evolved to also describe a fortification made of strong wooden or metal stakes driven into the ground closely together to form a defensive wall.