1. military positions or terrain features that provide protection from enemy observation or fire
Usage: military

1. to arrange troops or fortifications so as to protect them from enemy fire
Usage: military

Examples

• The soldiers took advantage of the natural defilades provided by the hillside.
• The commander positioned his forces behind defilades to avoid enemy artillery.
• The general defilades his troops using the forest as cover.
• Engineers built earthworks that defilades the supply depot from direct fire.
• The ridge line offered excellent defilades for the defensive position.
• Military planners must identify defilades when selecting battle positions.