Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enfilade
noun
/ˌɛn.fɪˈleɪd/
Definition
A line of gunfire directed along the length of a target.
Examples
- The soldiers waited for the command to enfilade the advancing enemy.
- During the battle, the defenders set up their positions to create an enfilade that would catch the attackers off guard.
Meaning
In military terms, enfilade refers to a tactic where troops aim their fire along the length of an enemy position, maximizing impact.
Synonyms
- crossfire
- flanking fire
- parallel fire
