[ˌdɛfɪˈleɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the protection of forces against enemy observation or gunfire


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from French défiler ‘protect from the enemy’ + -ade

[ˌdɛfɪˈleɪd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- protect (forces) against enemy observation or gunfire
(e.g: a defiladed tank)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from French défiler ‘protect from the enemy’ + -ade