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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.