Associations to the word «Stockade»

Wiktionary

STOCKADE, noun. An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts
STOCKADE, noun. (colloquial) a military prison
STOCKADE, verb. (transitive) To enclose in a stockade.

Dictionary definition

STOCKADE, noun. Fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense.
STOCKADE, noun. A penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions).
STOCKADE, verb. Surround with a stockade in order to fortify.

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy