单词 | cheval-de-frise |
释义 | che·val-de-frise (shə-văl′də-frēz) n. pl. che·vaux-de-frise (shə-vō′-) 1. An obstacle made of stakes or spikes attached to a log, wooden frame, or metal drum and used to block enemy advancement or prevent unauthorized access. 2. A line of jagged glass or spikes set into masonry on top of a wall. [French, Frisian horse (from its use in Friesland to compensate for a lack of cavalry) : cheval, horse + de, of + Frise, Friesland.] cheval-de-frisec. 1861-1865 cheval-de-frise Petersburg, Virginia |
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