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Meaning of stockade
A stockade is a barrier or fence made of posts or stakes, especially one used for defense or to enclose an area.
Etymology of stockade
The word "stockade" has its roots in the 16th century, derived from the French word "estocade," meaning "a stake" or "a palisade."
Historically, stockades were used to enclose and defend forts, prisons, and other strategic locations, particularly in the context of military campaigns and colonization.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A stockade is a wooden fence or other barrier, typically made of posts or stakes, used to enclose or defend an area.
- * It can also refer to a fortified structure, such as a prison or a stronghold, that is surrounded by such a barrier.
Usage Examples
- The settlers built a stockade around their village to protect themselves from potential attacks.
- * The prison was surrounded by a high stockade, making it difficult for inmates to escape.
Antonyms
openness
freedom
release
liberation
accessibility
vulnerability
weakness
exposure
susceptibility
fragility
permeability
porousness
penetrability
invulnerability
defenselessness
powerlessness
helplessness
feebleness
frailty
delicacy