Found 2 items, similar to defilade.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: defilade defilade n : the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire
English → English (gcide) Definition: Defilade 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. [1913 Webster]