Defilading

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Defilade \De`fi*lade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defiladed}; p. pr.
     & vb. n. {Defilading}.] [Cf. F. d['e]filer to defile, and
     d['e]filade act of defiling. See 1st {Defile}.] (Mil.)
     To raise, as a rampart, so as to shelter interior works
     commanded from some higher point.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Defilading \De`fi*lad"ing\, n. (Mil.)
     The art or act of determining the directions and heights of
     the lines of rampart with reference to the protection of the
     interior from exposure to an enemy's fire from any point
     within range, or from any works which may be erected.
     --Farrow.
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