noun
a tactical method of using natural or man-made obstacles to shield from enemy fire
verb
to shield from enemy fire using defilade
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The soldiers took cover behind the defilade to protect themselves from enemy fire.
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Let's hide behind that defilade over there so we don't get shot at.
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We need to find some defilade before we get caught in the crossfire.
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She used his kindness as a defilade to shield herself from criticism.