English Explanatory Dictionary

estacade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dyke of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to hinder the approach of an enemy.
  2. a type of pier or jetty

Pronunciation

/ˈɛstəkeɪd/

Word forms

estacade estacades

Etymology

French estacade; compare Italian steccata, Spanish estacada, and English stake.

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