How to correctly pronounce 'stockade'?
stockade
verb, noun
How to pronounce stockade?
The word stockade sounds like stock-ade
/stɑ'keɪd/
What is the definition of stockade?
nouna penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
nounfortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
verbsurround with a stockade in order to fortify
What is the definition of stockade?
- A stockade is a barrier made of upright wooden posts or stakes, used for defense or confinement.
What are some synonyms for stockade?
- Fence
- Enclosure
- Palisade
- Barrier
What is the origin of the word stockade?
- The word stockade comes from the French word 'estocade', which means 'stake or post'. It is derived from the Latin word 'estoc', meaning 'stake'.
What are the uses of a stockade?
- Military defense
- Fortifications
- Security enclosures
- Animal confinement
- Boundary marking
What are some examples of stockades?
- Bailey stockade
- Prison stockade
- Stockade fence
- Palisade fortification
What is a bailey stockade?
- A bailey stockade is a temporary fortification made by enclosing an area with a stockade. It was commonly used in medieval military campaigns.
What is a prison stockade?
- A prison stockade is a confined area, typically surrounded by a stockade fence, used for keeping prisoners.
What is a stockade fence?
- A stockade fence is a type of fence made of wooden boards or logs placed upright and close together, providing privacy and security.
What is a palisade fortification?
- A palisade fortification is a defensive structure made of wooden stakes or palisades, usually set in a horizontal or vertical pattern.
What is animal confinement?
- Animal confinement refers to the use of stockades or enclosures to confine animals, such as livestock or wild animals, for various purposes.
