stockade

1. v. t. A line of stout posts or timbers set firmly in the earth in contact with each other (and usually with loopholes) to form a barrier, or defensive fortification. Source: opted

2. v. t. An inclosure, or pen, made with posts and stakes. Source: opted

3. v. t. To surround, fortify, or protect with a stockade. Source: opted

4. n. fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense Source: wordnet

5. n. a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) Source: wordnet

6. v. surround with a stockade in order to fortify Source: wordnet

7. n:100 n. fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense v. surround with a stockade in order to fortify Source: ecdict

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