Definition

A defensive wall made of sharpened wooden stakes driven into the ground—medieval flex meets practical perimeter security. It's what you build when you can't afford stone walls but absolutely need to keep invaders out.

Example Usage

The settlers constructed a palisade around their village before the harsh winter set in.

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