NOUN | artifact | cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise | defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame |
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Meaning | defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry. | |
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Synonym | chevaux-de-frise | |
Broader | defensive structure, defense, defence | A structure used to defend against attack |
Spanish | cheval-de-frise | |
Catalan | cheval-de-frise |
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