Found 3 items, similar to enfilade.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: enfilade
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English → English (WordNet)
Definition: enfilade
enfilade
n : gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of
a formation [syn:
enfilade fire]
v : rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a
lengthwise direction
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Enfilade
Enfilade
\En`fi*lade"\ (?; 277), n. [F., fr. enfiler to thread,
go trough a street or square, rake with shot; pref. en- (L.
in) + fil thread. See
File a row.]
1. A line or straight passage, or the position of that which
lies in a straight line. [R.]
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2. (Mil.) A firing in the direction of the length of a
trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking
fire.
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Enfilade
\En`fi*lade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Enfiladed; p. pr.
& vb. n.
Enfilading.] (Mil.)
To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the
length of, as a work, or a line of troops. --Campbell.
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