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palisade

/ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
noun
  1. A fence of strong wooden stakes or iron posts, used for defense or enclosure.
    • They built a palisade around the village to keep out wild animals.
    • The ancient settlement had a palisade that archaeologists are still studying.
    • The fort was protected by a tall palisade of sharpened logs.
  2. A line of steep cliffs, especially along a river or coast.
    • We admired the view from the top of the rocky palisade.
    • The river cut through the palisade over millions of years.
    • The Palisades along the Hudson River are a popular hiking destination.
Synonyms
clifffencestockadefortification
verb
  1. To enclose or fortify with a palisade.
    • They decided to palisade the garden to keep out deer.
    • The ancient tribe palisaded their village with thick logs.
    • The settlers palisaded their camp to protect against attack.
Synonyms
enclosefortify
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