Meaning of palisade in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌpæləˈseɪd/

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  1. Verb

    palisade

    Definitions

    1. surround with a wall in order to fortify

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  2. Noun

    palisade

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from French palissade, from Provençal palissada, from palissa‘paling’, based on Latin palus‘stake’

    Definitions

    1. fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

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