ESTACADE

Etymology

Noun

estacade (plural estacades)

(military) A dike of piles in the sea, a river, etc, to hinder the approach of an enemy.

Anagrams

• caseated

Source: Wiktionary


Es`ta*cade", n. Etym: [F.; cf. It. steccata, Sp. estacada. Cf. Stake.] (Mil.)

Definition: A dike of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to check the approach of an enemy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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