Definition of stoccade. Meaning of stoccade. Synonyms of stoccade

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Definition of stoccade

Stoccade
Stoccade Stoc*cade", n. & v. See Stockade.
stoccade
Stockade Stock*ade", n. [F. estacade stockade, boom (confused in French with estocade; see 1st Stoccado); fr. It. steccata a palisade (influenced by OF. estach, estaque, a stake, post), or from Sp. estacada a palisade; both of German origin, and akin to E. stake, stick; cf. G. stecken stick, OHG. steccho. See Stake, n., Stick, n. & v. t., and cf. Estacade, Stacket.] 1. (Mil.) A line of stout posts or timbers set firmly in the earth in contact with each other (and usually with loopholes) to form a barrier, or defensive fortification. [Written also stoccade.] 2. An inclosure, or pen, made with posts and stakes.

Meaning of stoccade from wikipedia

- is a half bastion, of very little service to flank the curtains, the stoccades (pointed stakes) are very ill-fixed in the ground and open in many places;...
- may be of great Service, if the officer does his Duty. It is very well Stoccaded with four Good Bastions, on one is a Swivle Gun; the Woods are Clear all...