English dictionary
palisade
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A strong, long stake, one end of which is set firmly in the ground, and the other is sharpened; also, a fence formed of such stakes set in the ground as a means of defense.
Source: webster1913
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A line of bold cliffs, esp. one showing basaltic columns; -- usually in <i>pl.</i>, and orig. used as the name of the cliffs on the west bank of the lower Hudson.
Source: webster1913
verb
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surround with a wall in order to fortify
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To surround, inclose, or fortify, with palisades.
Source: webster1913