Definition of Cheval-de-frise

1. Noun. Defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry.

Exact synonyms: Chevaux-de-frise
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Structure

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cheval-de-frise

chest tone
chest tubes
chest tube thoracostomy
chest voice
chest wall
chest wall pain
chest X-ray
chetah
chetahs
cheth
cheths
chetnik
chetniks
chetrum
chetrums
cheval-de-frise (current term)
chevalet
chevalets
chevalier
Chevalier-Jackson dilator
chevaliers
Chevalier de Bayard
Chevalier de Lamarck
cheval glass
chevaux-de-frise
chevelure
chevelures
cheven
chevens
cheverel

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