Definition of Cheval de frise. Meaning of Cheval de frise. Synonyms of Cheval de frise

- The cheval de frise (plural: chevaux de frise [ʃə.vo də fʁiz], "Frisian horses") was a defensive obstacle, existing in a number of forms, prin****lly...
- 1776 during the American Revolutionary War he designed an underwater cheval-de-frise that was installed across the Hudson River at the north end of Manhattan...
- third ring of walls lies a defensive system of stone slabs, known as a cheval de frise, planted in an upright position in the ground and still largely well-preserved...
- the ground, as well as notches for attaching barbed wire. Caltrop Cheval de frise, a portable frame covered with many long iron or wooden spikes used...
- the inside are the ruins of clocháns. There is also evidence of a cheval de frise protecting the entrance. Its age is unknown. 53°6′16.40″N 9°41′15.25″W...
- fort under the supervision of Rufus Putnam. They first prepared a cheval de frise to prevent British ships from sailing up the Hudson and outflanking...
- tower Caer Caltrop Castle Chamber gate Chartaque Chashi Chemin de ronde Chemise Cheval de frise Citadel Coercion castle Concentric castle Corner tower Counter-castle...
- vulnerable to cavalry. Some skirmishers had a minor sapper role by placing cheval de frise to deter cavalry. A skirmish force screening the main body of infantry...
- compare Old Fr. and modern Fr. cerise chess, Old Fr. esches chestnut cheval de frise cheval gl**** chevalier chevauchée chevron Cheyenne, Fr. Cheyenne, from...
- Constitution Island in 1778, known as the Great Chain. A fourth, a cheval de frise started in 1776 between Plum Point on the east bank and Pollepel Island...