enfilading

[US]/ˌɛn.fɪˈleɪ.dɪŋ/
[UK]/ˌɛn.fɪˈleɪ.dɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of shooting along the length of a target
n.a position that is vulnerable to enfilade fire

Phrases & Collocations

enfilading fire

enfilading position

enfilading attack

enfilading strategy

enfilading route

enfilading maneuver

enfilading troops

enfilading defense

enfilading line

enfilading view

Example Sentences

the soldiers were enfilading the enemy positions from the hilltop.

enfilading fire can significantly reduce the enemy's effectiveness.

the troops planned an enfilading maneuver to outflank the opposition.

during the battle, enfilading tactics were crucial for victory.

the general ordered an enfilading attack to break the enemy lines.

using enfilading positions, the defenders held their ground effectively.

they set up enfilading positions to maximize their firepower.

understanding enfilading strategies is essential for military training.

the enfilading fire from the flanks caught the enemy off guard.

effective enfilading can change the tide of a battle.

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