Definition of Chevaux-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: Cheval-de-frise
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Structure

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chevaux-de-frise

cheth
cheths
chetnik
chetniks
chetrum
chetrums
cheval-de-frise
chevalet
chevalets
chevalier
Chevalier-Jackson dilator
chevaliers
Chevalier de Bayard
Chevalier de Lamarck
cheval glass
chevaux-de-frise (current term)
chevelure
chevelures
cheven
chevens
cheverel
cheverels
cheveril
cheverils
cheveron
cheverons
cheverye
cheveryes
chevet
chevets

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