Enfilade /(?; 277)/

1. A line or straight passage, or the position of that which lies in a straight line. [R.]
2. A firing in the direction of the length of a trench, or a line of parapet or troops, etc.; a raking fire. (Mil.)

imp. & p. p. Enfiladed; p. pr. & vb. n. Enfilading

1. To pierce, scour, or rake with shot in the direction of the length of, as a work, or a line of troops. (Mil.)