Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chevaux-de-frise
noun
/ˈʃəˌvoʊ də ˈfriz/
Definition
Chevaux-de-frise are defensive obstacles made of spiked wooden or metal devices, designed to impede enemy forces.
Examples
- During the battle, the soldiers set up chevaux-de-frise to protect their position.
- The ancient castles employed chevaux-de-frise as an effective line of defense against invaders.
Meaning
The term originally refers to a medieval fortification typically used to create a barrier against cavalry or infantry attacks.
Synonyms
- obstacles
- barriers
- defensive spikes
