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palisade

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Pronunciation:/ˌpalɪˈseɪd/

noun

  • 1 a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground , forming an enclosure or defence
  • historical a strong pointed wooden stake fixed in the ground with others in a close row, used as a defence
  • 2 (palisades) US a line of high cliffs

verb

[with object] (usually as adjective palisaded)
  • enclose or provide (a building or place) with a palisade

Origin:

early 17th century: from French palissade, from Provençal palissada, from palissa 'paling', based on Latin palus 'stake'

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