noun🔗ShareA line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line."The hallway in the old school building was a long enfilade, with classrooms lining both sides. "militaryarchitecturepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGunfire directed along the length of a target."The defenders positioned their machine gun to create an enfilade along the narrow street, allowing them to fire down its entire length. "militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA series of doors that provide a vista when open."The architect designed the house with an enfilade that allowed you to see straight from the front door to the garden through a line of open living room and dining room doorways. "architectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rake (something) with gunfire."The security guards could enfilade the school hallway with their cameras, ensuring no one could move without being recorded. "militaryweaponwaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be directed toward (something) like enfilading gunfire."The bright morning sun enfiladed my desk, making it hard to see my computer screen. "militarywarweapondirectionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo arrange (rooms or other structures) in a row."The architect planned to enfilade the three bedrooms, creating a sense of spaciousness and flow from one room to the next. "architecturemilitarybuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
