enfilade

/ˌɛnfəlˈeɪd//ˈɛnfəlˌeɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line.

  2. 2

    Gunfire directed along the length of a target.

  3. 3

    A series of doors that provide a vista when open.

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verb

  1. 1

    To rake (something) with gunfire.

  2. 2

    To be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire.

  3. 3

    To arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row.

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