Also Plural of cheval-de-frise

chevaux-de-frise

che·vaux·def·rise

uncommon

noun

1.

defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry

Synonyms

cheval-de-frise

Related words

Broader terms

defensive structure

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Grammar

noun
singular	chevaux-de-frise
plural	chevaux-de-frises

Nearby words

cheval-de-frise Chevalier Chevalier de Bayard Chevalier de Lamarck cheval glass Cheviot chevre chevron chevrotain chevvy

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