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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fortification having such protection.
2. 2
   the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To fortify (something) as a protection from enfilading fire. transitive

Synonyms

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defilehull down

Antonyms

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enfilade

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"Enfilade and defilade are concepts in military tactics used to describe a military formation's exposure to enemy fire."

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