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.