HyperDic: cheval-de-frise

English > 1 sense of the word cheval-de-frise:
NOUNartifactcheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frisedefensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame
English > cheval-de-frise: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningdefensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry.
Synonymchevaux-de-frise
Broaderdefensive structure, defense, defenceA structure used to defend against attack
Spanishcheval-de-frise
Catalancheval-de-frise

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