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Cheval-De-Frise.
Cheval-De-Frise - as a noun
Defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chevaux-de-friseExample Sentences
"The military used cheval-de-frises as a defensive barrier during the war."
"The soldiers strategically placed several cheval-de-frises to protect their camp."
"The enemy army encountered difficulties when trying to breach the cheval-de-frise."
"We had to navigate carefully through the cheval-de-frises to reach our destination."
"The construction of the cheval-de-frise required sturdy materials."