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defilading |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Defilading \De`fi*lad"ing\, n. (Mil.) The art or act of determining the directions and heights of the lines of rampart with reference to the protection of the interior from exposure to an enemy's fire from any point within range, or from any works which may be erected. --Farrow. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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.
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