Stockade word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "stockade" word

[noun] a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions)
[noun] fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
[verb] surround with a stockade in order to fortify

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\Stock*ade"\, n. [F. estacade stockade, boom (confused in French with estocade; see 1st {Stoccado}); fr. It. steccata a palisade (influenced by OF. estach, estaque, a stake, post), or from Sp. estacada a palisade; both of German origin, and akin to E. stake, stick; cf. G. stecken stick, OHG. steccho. See {Stake}, n., {Stick}, n. & v. t., and cf. {Estacade}, {Stacket}.] 1. (Mil.) A line of stout posts or timbers set firmly in the earth in contact with each other (and usually with loopholes) to form a barrier, or defensive fortification. [Written also {stoccade}.] 2. An inclosure, or pen, made with posts and stakes.
\Stock*ade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Stockaded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Stockading}.] To surround, fortify, or protect with a stockade.

Synonyms for stockade

concentration camp

The fun area, different aproach to word »stockade«

Let's analyse "stockade" as pure text. This string has Eight letters in Two syllables and Three vowels. 37.5% of vowels is 1.1% less then average English word. Written in backwards: EDAKCOTS. Average typing speed for these characters is 2225 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... - --- -.-. -.- .- -.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: stockade: 6 + 1 + 5 = 12, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: stockade: 1 + 2 + 6 + 3 + 2 + 1 + 4 + 5 = 24, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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