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ESTACADE
Etymology
Noun
estacade (plural estacades)
(military) A dike of piles in the sea, a river, etc, to hinder the approach of an enemy.
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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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