Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fraise
Noun
frāz
Definition
A fraise is a defensive obstacle consisting of sharpened stakes or points, often used in military fortifications to prevent enemy advancement.
Examples
- The soldiers built a fraise around their camp to protect against enemy ambushes.
- Dug around the perimeter, the fraise helped secure the fortress from invading forces.
- During the siege, the defenders relied on the fraise as their first line of defense.
Meaning
In military contexts, a fraise refers to a barrier made of sharpened wooden spikes set in the ground, creating a physical hindrance to attackers.
Synonyms
- spike barrier
- defensive stake
- obstacle
