palisade

• Nom désignant une fortification ou une clôture défensive constituée d'une rangée de pieux ou de poteaux de bois pointus, enfoncés dans le sol.

A noun referring to a fortification or defensive structure consisting of a strong fence made of stakes or pointed wooden posts driven into the ground.

1. Fortification fenceB2formal

   A strong fence made of pointed wooden stakes driven into the ground, used for defense or enclosure.

   Palissade défensive

   • The settlers built a palisade around their village for protection.
   • The fort was surrounded by a high wooden palisade.
   • They reinforced the palisade with additional logs.

   Synonymespalingstockade

• Verbe signifiant entourer ou fortifier avec une palissade ou une clôture de pieux, généralement pour la protection.

A verb meaning to enclose or fortify with a fence of stakes or pales, typically for defense.

1. Surround with a defensive wallC1formal

   To enclose or fortify an area with a fence of stakes or a defensive wall.

   Palissader

   • The settlers palisaded their camp to protect against attacks.
   • They palisaded the village with sharpened logs.
   • The fortress was palisaded on all sides for extra security.

   Synonymesbarricadeencircleenclosefencefortifystockadesurroundwall