palisade

noun
UK: /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
US: /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/

  1. A fence made of pointed wooden stakes set in the ground.

    1. The palisade protected the village.
    2. The settlers built a strong palisade to defend themselves against attacks.

  2. A line of steep cliffs, especially along a river or coast.

    1. We admired the palisade along the Hudson River.
    2. The ship sailed close to the dramatic palisade formations on the coastline.

Synonyms

cliff rampart bluff fortification stockade
palisade transitive-verb

  1. To surround or fortify with a palisade.

    1. They palisade the fort quickly.
    2. The pioneers decided to palisade their settlement before winter arrived.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "palisade" in English means: A fence made of pointed wooden stakes set in the ground., A line of steep cliffs, especially along a river or coast..

The phonetic transcription of "palisade" is /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ in British English and /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "palisade": cliff, rampart, bluff, fortification, stockade.

Example usage of "palisade": "The palisade protected the village.". More examples on the page.