defilade

• Существительное, обозначающее расположение или позиционирование оборонительных укреплений, сооружений или войск для обеспечения защиты от огня или наблюдения противника.

A noun referring to the arrangement or positioning of defensive fortifications, structures, or troops to provide protection from enemy fire or observation.

1. Protective fortification arrangementC2formal

   The arrangement of defensive fortifications or terrain features to protect troops or equipment from enemy fire.

   Укрытие от огня

   • The commander ordered the construction of a defilade to shield the artillery.
   • Natural defilades, such as hills and ridges, were used to conceal the soldiers.
   • Proper defilade can significantly reduce casualties from direct fire.

   Synonymscoverprotectionscreensheltershield