Enfilade

Definition of Enfilade

En`fi`lade´

n.	1.	A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.
	2.	(Mil.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire.
v. t.	1.	(Mil.) To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops. [imp. & p. p. Enfiladed; p. pr. & vb. n. Enfilading.]

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