The meaning of Palisades

noun

An improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.

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They built barricades in the narrow streets

verb

Block or defend with a barricade.

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They barricaded the building and occupied it all night

noun

A defensive wall.

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After landing virtually unopposed, the fifth corps moved toward the san juan heights, the principal…

noun

Something that protects you from dangerous or unpleasant situations

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My savings were to be a bulwark against unemployment.

noun

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

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Methods of defence against this kind of attack

noun

An argument or explanation which you use to prove that you are not guilty of something

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Now he says he's done nothing wrong, and i assume that will be his defence in court., a defense att…

noun

An area that is surrounded by a barrier.

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A deer enclosure

noun

A barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an area of ground to prevent or control access or escape.

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South korean news agency yonhap said the group cut through a wire fence to gain access to the schoo…

verb

Surround or protect with a fence.

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Our garden was not fully fenced

noun

A structure of wood or wire forming a wall around a house or a piece of land, often to keep people or animals from coming in or going out

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He put up a fence to keep his dog in the backyard., the area is fenced on three sides but not along…

noun

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

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The building and maintenance of fortifications

noun

The act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it

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[ u ] i had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work., [ usually pl ] those towers we…

noun

A fence made from pointed wooden or metal posts.

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The post and wire fence at the end of the road needed attention - in the long term, a hedge, wooden…

verb

Become pale in one's face from shock or fear.

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I paled at the thought of what she might say

noun

A fence made from long, thin pieces of wood

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He has just put up a paling around the house.

noun

A barrier formed from upright wooden posts or stakes, especially as a defence against attack or as a means of confining animals.

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They built stockades around their towns

verb

Enclose (an area) by erecting a stockade.

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They fortified themselves strongly and stockaded the city