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1. (n.) enfilade
sweeping gunfire, as from along the length of a line of troops.
2. enfilade
an axial arrangement, as of doorways connecting a group of rooms, providing a long vista.
3. (v.t.) enfilade
to attack with an enfilade.
Etymology: (1695–1705; < F <enfil(er) to thread, string < L fīlum thread))
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) enfilade, enfilade fire
gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation
2. (verb) enfilade
rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction
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1. (noun) enfilade
a line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line
2. (noun) enfilade
a firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire
3. (verb) enfilade
to pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops
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