Definitions for: Enfilade

[n] gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation
[v] rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction

Webster (1913) Definition: En`fi*lade" (?; 277), 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.]
1. A line or straight passage, or the position of that which
lies in a straight line. [R.]

2. (Mil.) A firing in the direction of the length of a
trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking
fire.

En`fi*lade", 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.

Synonyms: enfilade fire

See Also: gunfire, gunshot, rake

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