Sekirov Dictionary

enfilade

/ˌɛnfəlˈeɪd/

noun 3
verb 3
forms 3

noun3

A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.
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Gunfire directed along the length of a target.
- Uncle Charles, a truly unparalleled slinger of shit, is laying down an enfilade of same, trying to mollify men who seem way more in need of a good brow-mopping than I. — 1996
A series of doors that provide a vista when open.

verb3

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To rake (something) with gunfire.
- A great quantity of artillery was placed upon the eminence, so as to batter and enfilade the left of their intrenchments. — 1765
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(figurative) To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.
- From her rocking chair in the parlour, Mrs. Zell’s scrutiny enfiladed the entire block. — 1921
To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.

forms

enfiladed · enfilading · enfilades

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