palissader

Senses

1. 1.

   to fence in with palisades; to palisade

   to enclose or fortify an area with a fence made of pointed wooden stakes

2. 2.

   to hem in; to confine

   to restrict movement or freedom within narrow bounds

Examples

• "Le fort était palissadé pour se protéger des attaques."

  The fort was palisaded to protect itself from attacks.

• "Ils ont palissadé le jardin pour empêcher les animaux d'entrer."

  They fenced in the garden with palisades to prevent animals from entering.

• "La cour était complètement palissadée."

  The yard was completely enclosed with palisades.

Usage

Palissader is a somewhat formal or historical verb, often used in military, fortification, or construction contexts. It can also be used figuratively to mean "to confine" or "to hem in." The related noun is palissade (palisade/wooden fence).