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A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.

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  1. n. A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.
  2. n. a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy
  3. A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.
  4. n a line of defense consisting of a barrier of felled or live trees with branches (sharpened or with barbed wire entwined) pointed toward the enemy