defilade verb & noun. [dɛfɪ'leɪd] E19.
[from French défiler + -ADE. Cf. ENFILADE.]
A. verb trans. Shield (a position, troops, etc.) from observation or (enfilading) fire by utilizing natural obstacles or erecting fortifications. E19.
b. noun. The action of defilading; protection of troops etc. from enemy observation or fire; an obstacle or fortification giving protection. M19.

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