tr.v. def·i·lad·ed, def·i·lad·ing, def·i·lades To arrange (fortifications) in such a way as to give protection from enfilading and other fire. n. 1. The act or procedure of defilading. 2. A fortified position offering protection from enfilading and other fire. [DE- + (EN)FILADE.] |
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