Definition of Enfilade

1. Noun. Gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation.

Exact synonyms: Enfilade Fire
Generic synonyms: Gunfire, Gunshot

2. Verb. Rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction.
Generic synonyms: Rake

Definition of Enfilade

1. n. A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.

2. v. t. To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops.

Definition of Enfilade

1. to direct heavy gunfire along the length of [v -LADED, -LADING, -LADES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Enfilade

enfeoffment
enfeoffments
enfeoffs
enfested
enfetter
enfettered
enfettering
enfetters
enfever
enfevered
enfevering
enfevers
enfierce
enfierced
enfierces
enfilade (current term)
enfiladed
enfilades
enfilade fire
enfilading
enfiled
enfire
enfired
enfires
enfiring
enfix
enfixed
enfixes
enfixing
enflame

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