palisade

pal-i-sade · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense.

  2. 2.

    A line of high cliffs, especially along a river.

  3. 3.

    (Verb) To enclose or fortify with a palisade.

Forms

plural: palisades

Related words

See also: fence, fortification, stockade
Synonyms: barrier, fence, stockade

Etymology

From French palissade, from Provencal palissada, from palissa (stake), from Latin palus (stake).