| 单词 | cheval-de-frise |
| 释义 | cheval-de-frise in British English (ʃəˌvældəˈfriːz) nounWord forms: plural chevaux-de-frise (ʃəˌvəʊdəˈfriːz) 1. a portable barrier of spikes, sword blades, etc, used to obstruct the passage of cavalry 2. a row of spikes or broken glass set as an obstacle on top of a wall Word origin C17: from French, literally: horse from Friesland (where it was first used)cheval-de-frise in American English (ʃəˌvæl dəˈfriz) nounWord forms: plural cheˌvaux-de-ˈfrise (ʃəˌvoʊdəˈfriz) 1. an obstacle, usually a piece of wood with projecting spikes, formerly used to hinder enemy horsemen 2. a row of spikes or jagged glass set into the masonry on top of a wall to prevent escape or trespassing Word origin Fr < cheval, a horse + de, of + Frise, Friesland: first used by Frisians, who lacked cavalry, against Spaniards |
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