estacade
estacade · estacades
A dyke of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to hinder the approach of an enemyA dyke of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to hinder the approach of an enemy.
/ˈɛstəkeɪd/
Meaning
2 sensesA dyke of piles in the sea, a river, etc., to hinder the approach of an enemy.
A type of pier or jetty
Origin
French estacade; compare Italian steccata, Spanish estacada, and English stake.French estacade; compare Italian steccata, Spanish estacada, and English stake.
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