Cheval-de-frise (Noun)
Meaning
Defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cheval-de-frise was strategically placed across the battlefield to impede the enemy's cavalry charge.
- During World War I, soldiers used cheval-de-frise to fortify their trenches and protect against enemy advances.
- The medieval fortress was surrounded by a cheval-de-frise, making it nearly impossible for the opposing army's horsemen to breach the walls.
- In an effort to strengthen their defenses, the military installed a cheval-de-frise along the perimeter of the base.
- The cheval-de-frise proved to be an effective deterrent against the cavalry, forcing the enemy to reconsider their attack strategy.