GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Enfilade , n. [F., fr. enfiler to thread, go trough a street or square, rake with shot; pref. en- (L. in) + fil thread. See File a row.]
   A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line. [R.]
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   (Mil.) A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire.
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   Enfilade, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enfiladed; p. pr. & vb. n. Enfilading.] (Mil.) To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops.
   Campbell.
   
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