Synonyms for

Stockade

Verb / ˈstɑ:ˌkeɪd / Another word for stockade — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a barrier made of upright wooden posts or stakes, especially as a defense against attack or as a means of confining animals

Synonyms & similar words

concentrationcamp fence palisade enclosure barricade fortification barrier hedge wall rampart

Example sentences

  1. The farmers built a stockade to keep the animals safe from predators.
  2. The settlers built a stockade around their homes to protect themselves from attacks.
  3. The soldiers used a stockade as a temporary fortress during battle.
  4. The zookeeper built a stockade to keep the lions from escaping.

Quotes

  • The stockade was built to protect the settlers from attacks by the natives.
  • The soldiers huddled behind the stockade, waiting for the enemy to attack.
  • The rancher built a stockade to keep his herd from wandering too far.

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