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Palisade (Verb)

Meaning

Surround with a wall in order to fortify.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The ancient Romans chose to palisade the village with wooden stakes to protect it from invaders.
  • To defend against the raiders, the colonists decided to palisade the settlement with a strong wooden fence.
  • The medieval city walls were an attempt to palisade the entire town and provide a safe haven for its residents.
  • After the attack, the castle walls were reinforced to palisade the stronghold more securely.
  • The early settlers agreed to palisade the fort with sharpened logs to prevent any surprise attacks.

Synonyms

  • Fence In
  • Fence
  • Surround
  • Wall

Hypernyms

  • Protect

Hyponyms

  • Stockade
  • Circumvallate

Related Words

  • Palisade (noun)
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