STOCKADE Meaning and
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A stockade refers to a fortified enclosure or defense structure made up of wooden stakes, typically driven into the ground side by side, creating a solid wall or fence-like structure. It is designed to provide protection and security against external threats, such as enemy attacks or animal intrusion.
The word stockade can also serve as a verb, referring to the act of constructing or surrounding an area with a stockade. In this context, it means to fortify an area by erecting a wall or fence made of wooden stakes.
Historically, stockades were frequently used as a means of defense in military settings or colonial settlements. They were often strategically placed along frontier regions or near military camps, acting as a primary line of defense against indigenous tribes, raiders, or hostile forces. This fortified barrier served as a deterrent and hindered unauthorized access to the enclosed area.
In modern usage, stockades are less common for defense purposes and are typically associated with historical sites or recreated as tourist attractions. Nevertheless, the term is still used metaphorically to describe an enclosure where people are confined, such as a prison or detention center.
Overall, a stockade can be defined as a fortified enclosure or defense structure made up of wooden stakes, used historically for defense and security purposes or as a metaphorical term for confinement.
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• To fortify with sharpened posts fixed in the ground.
• A line of stakes or posts fixed in the ground as a barrier to the advance of an enemy.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of STOCKADE
The word "stockade" has an etymology tracing back to the Middle Dutch term "stoc", meaning "stick" or "log". This term gave rise to the Middle English word "stock", which in turn led to the creation of the word "stockade". Originally, the term referred to a barrier or fortification made of logs or wooden stakes driven into the ground, forming a defensive enclosure or wall. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any type of barricade or enclosure made of stakes or posts.
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