defilading

"The plumber dug trenches in the yard to lay new water pipes. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Raincoats give protection from rain."

"I got a letter from my brother."

"She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]"

"During the heavy rain, we used sandbags to protect our house from the rising floodwater. "

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."

"The campfire crackled, a fire fueled by dry wood. "

"The army decided to fortify the border with extra troops and concrete barriers. "

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

"Crush the enemy!"

"The security guards were enfilading the hallway with their flashlights, searching for the intruder. "