defilade in English
noun
1
the protection of a position, vehicle, or troops against enemy observation or gunfire.
It shares the disadvantage of most Soviet tanks in having limited ability to depress the main gun, thus not being capable of firing effectively from defilade and being forced to expose itself to engage targets.
verb
1
protect (a position, vehicle, or troops) against enemy observation or gunfire.
a defiladed tank
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1. Defilade right up to those gates.
2. Miller's direct front, left, and right were fighting in defilade and possessed ample cover and concealment necessary for the employment of overwhelming fires on the totally exposed patrol.
3. These grenades will provide individual Marines additional firepower and will allow indirect fire against targets in defilade, behind walls and buildings or rooftops and elevated positions at ranges between 30 and 150 meters.