Definition of palisade
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a fence of stakes especially for defense
b
: a long strong stake pointed at the top and set close with others as a defense
2
: a line of bold cliffs
palisade
verb
palisaded; palisading
Definition of palisade (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fortify with palisades
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The first known use of palisade was in 1588
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