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cheval-de-frise

/ʃəˌvæl də ˈfriːz/

Tradução: Obra de defesa composta por obstáculo móvel feito de arame farpado ou espinhos presos a uma armação de madeira, usada historicamente para bloquear a passagem da cavalaria.

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noun

/ʃəˌvæl də ˈfriːz/C2formal
  • ptObra de defesa composta por obstáculo móvel feito de arame farpado ou espinhos presos a uma armação de madeira, usada historicamente para bloquear a passagem da cavalaria.

A defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame, historically used to obstruct cavalry.

  1. Defensive military obstacleC2formaltechnical

    A defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame, used to obstruct cavalry or infantry.

    ptObstáculo militar defensivo

    • The soldiers erected a cheval-de-frise to block the enemy's advance.
    • During the siege, a cheval-de-frise was placed across the bridge.
    • The museum displayed a replica of a medieval cheval-de-frise.
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