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stock·ade
stockade
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- pronunciation:
- sta
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a barrier for defense that is made of upright stakes or timbers.
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definition 2: |
a military prison.
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related words: |
barricade, barrier, prison |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
stockades, stockading, stockaded |
definition: |
to strengthen, protect, or surround with a stockade.
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related words: |
barricade |
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