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

Four things come not back. The spoken word, the sped arrow, the past life, ad the neglected opportunity.
Arabian Proverb