defilade in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Defilade refers to a protective position or shelter, typically a natural or artificial structure, that shields individuals from enemy fire.
Crossword clues for defilade
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "defilade".
- Shelter from enemy fire is called this.
- A protective position against attacks.
- Natural cover for safety in combat.
- Structure that shields from gunfire.
- Position offering defense from threats.
Defilade sentence examples
- The soldiers took cover behind the defilade to avoid enemy fire.
- During the battle, the troops strategically positioned themselves in the defilade for maximum protection.
- The engineer designed the bunker with a defilade to shield occupants from aerial attacks.
- As the drone flew overhead, the scouts quickly moved into the defilade to remain unseen.
- The natural landscape provided a perfect defilade, allowing them to conceal their movements effectively.