defilade

[US]/ˈdɛfɪleɪd/
[UK]/ˈdɛfɪleɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.t.to protect (troops) from enemy fire by using a shelter
n.the act of shielding or protecting from fire
Word Forms
Pluraldefilades

Phrases & Collocations

defilade position

defilade fire

defilade area

defilade cover

defilade tactics

defilade strategy

defilade advantage

defilade approach

defilade method

defilade location

Example Sentences

the soldiers took cover behind the defilade to avoid enemy fire.

using the defilade effectively can increase your chances of survival in combat.

the defilade provided excellent protection during the artillery bombardment.

they advanced cautiously, staying close to the defilade.

in military strategy, utilizing a defilade can be a game changer.

the troops were instructed to move to the nearest defilade.

defilade positions are critical in defensive operations.

he spotted the enemy from behind the defilade.

the commander emphasized the importance of finding a defilade.

the team quickly dug a defilade to shield themselves from the storm.

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