Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stockade
noun
/stɒkˈeɪd/
Definition
A stockade is a defensive structure made of wooden stakes or posts, used for enclosing an area or protecting against attacks.
Examples
- The pioneers built a stockade to keep wild animals away from their settlement.
- The military established a stockade around the base for security.
- During the siege, the residents took refuge inside the stockade.
Meaning
It serves as a barrier or fortification to keep out intruders or to protect a settlement.
Synonyms
- fortification
- barrier
- enclosure
- palisade
