Word
Defile
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
de-file
Definition
- v. i. - To march off in a line, file by file; to file off.
- v. t. - Same as Defilade.
- n. - Any narrow passage or gorge in which troops can march only
in a file, or with a narrow front; a long, narrow pass between hills,
rocks, etc.
- n. - The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the
exterior works in order to protect the interior. See Defilade.
- v. t. - To make foul or impure; to make filthy; to dirty; to
befoul; to pollute.
- v. t. - To soil or sully; to tarnish, as reputation; to taint.
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