verb
- protecting troops or equipment from enemy fire by using natural or artificial cover
Usage: military
Examples
- The soldiers were defilading behind the ridge to avoid sniper fire.
- The commander ordered his troops to begin defilading their position immediately.
- By defilading the artillery, they reduced casualties significantly.
- The hill provided excellent terrain for defilading the advancing units.
- Military engineers focused on defilading the supply routes from aerial attacks.
- The platoon spent hours defilading their defensive positions.