stockade
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //stɒkˈeɪd//
KK: /stɑkˈeɪd/
noun
Definition
A strong barrier made of upright posts or timbers, often used for defense or to enclose an area.
Example
The soldiers built a stockade to protect their camp from enemy attacks.
Conversation
Did you see that old stockade near the park?
Yeah, I noticed it last week when I was jogging.
I wonder how long it's been there and what it was used for.
It looks pretty sturdy; maybe it was part of an old fort or something.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
fence
barrier
enclosure
Antonyms
open
freedom
exposure
transitive verb
Definition
To protect or surround an area with a strong fence or wall made of wooden posts.
Example
The army decided to stockade the camp to keep the soldiers safe from attacks.
Tense Forms
Past: stockaded
Past Participle: stockaded
Conversation
Did you hear about the project to stockade the area for safety?
Yeah, I think it's a smart move to protect the community.
I agree! It will really help to stockade the vulnerable spots.
Root Explanation
Stockade → It originates from the French word *estocade*, meaning a post or stake, which is derived from the Latin *stocca*, meaning a stick or log. A stockade refers to a defensive enclosure made of wooden posts or stakes.
Memory Tip
Think of wooden 'posts' or 'stakes' used to create a barrier — that's what a stockade is.
Visually Confused Words
cockade