ALL meanings of cheval-de-frise
che·val-de-frise
C c - noun cheval-de-frise a portable barrier of spikes, sword blades, etc, used to obstruct the passage of cavalry 3
- noun cheval-de-frise a row of spikes or broken glass set as an obstacle on top of a wall 3
- noun cheval-de-frise an obstacle, usually a piece of wood with projecting spikes, formerly used to hinder enemy horsemen 3
- noun cheval-de-frise a row of spikes or jagged glass set into the masonry on top of a wall to prevent escape or trespassing 3
- noun plural cheval-de-frise a portable obstacle, usually a sawhorse, covered with projecting spikes or barbed wire, for military use in closing a passage, breaking in a defensive wall, etc. 1