Palisade (Noun)
Meaning
Fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The medieval town was surrounded by a sturdy palisade to protect its inhabitants from invaders.
- The ancient fort's palisade was constructed from sharpened wooden stakes to deter enemy soldiers.
- A palisade was built around the settlement to safeguard it from wild animals and hostile tribes.
- The fort's palisade was reinforced with iron bands to make it more resistant to siege engines.
- The Viking village was encircled by a palisade made of sturdy oak stakes, which withstood many raids.