释义 |
def·i·lade I. \ˈdefəˌlād, -äd, -ȧd, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: probably de- + -filade (as in enfilade (v.)) 1. : to arrange (fortifications) so as to protect the lines from frontal or enfilading fire and the interior of the works from plunging or reverse fire 2. : to protect by a natural or artificial mask against fire or observation from a given point II. noun (-s) Etymology: de- + -filade (as in enfilade, n.) 1. : the act or process of defilading 2. : protection from observation or fire from the ground (as by a ridge, embankment, ravine) |