Synonyms for

Palisades

Verb / ˌpælɪˈseɪdz / Another word for palisades — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defense

Synonyms & similar words

fencein wall fence surround palisade fence railing barrier enclosure perimeter stockade picket hedge barricade wall partition divider separation boundary fortification defense protection shield safeguard bulwark

Example sentences

  1. The palisades were erected to keep the enemy out.
  2. The settlers built palisades around their village to keep animals from getting in.
  3. The park had a palisade fence around it to keep people from wandering off the trail.
  4. The fort's palisades were damaged in the battle and needed to be rebuilt.
  5. The palisades were a formidable obstacle for the invading army.

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  • A man who has been the indisputable favorite of his mother keeps for life the feeling of a conqueror, that confidence of success that often induces real success. -Sigmund Freud
  • I still have a vivid memory of my excitement when I first saw a chart of the periodic table of elements. -Henry Taube
  • We are living in the excesses of freedom. Just take a look at 42nd Street an Broadway. -Will Durant

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