Stockading: meaning, definitions and examples

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stockading

 

[ หˆstษ’k.ษ™.dษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction barrier

Stockading refers to the act of enclosing an area with wooden posts or stakes, typically used as a defensive structure. It is often found in military or colonial contexts, serving to protect against intruders or wild animals.

Synonyms

enclosure, fencing, palisade

Examples of usage

  • The pioneers built a stockading around their settlement to keep out dangers.
  • The ancient fort was surrounded by a tall stockading, ensuring safety for its residents.
  • Stockading was a common practice during the early colonial period in America.

Translations

Translations of the word "stockading" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estacamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคขเฅเคขเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stockade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penempatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ogrodzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ฒใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท palissade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estacado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šธํƒ€๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbrana

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohrada

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ›ดๆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ograja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ girรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ัˆะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estacado

Word origin

The term 'stockading' originates from the word 'stockade,' which is derived from the early 17th century where it was used to describe a defensive barrier made of timber. The word itself comes from the Middle French 'estocade,' which means a palisade or a stake, and further back to the Latin 'stoccum,' meaning a stake or post. Throughout history, stockades have been significant in various military strategies to protect territories from invasions. The evolution of stockading techniques parallels developments in warfare and architecture, highlighting its importance in the defense of settlements. In contemporary use, stockading can refer metaphorically to any protective or defensive measure employed in various contexts, demonstrating its enduring legacy in both physical and abstract protection.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,020, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.