Meaning & use
palisade
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A fence or wall made of tall wooden stakes, typically used for defense or enclosure.
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The settlers built a wooden palisade around the fort to keep out intruders.
Remains of an ancient palisade were uncovered during the excavation.
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Also used in the plural, "palisades," as a geological term for a line of steep cliffs.
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