1. gunfire directed along the length of an enemy battle line
Usage: military
2. a suite of rooms with doorways in line with each other
Usage: architecture

1. to rake with gunfire along the length of a target
Usage: military

Examples

• The artillery created devastating enfilades along the enemy trenches.
• The palace featured elegant enfilades of reception rooms.
• Machine gun positions were placed to enfilade the approaching forces.
• The grand enfilade stretched the entire length of the mansion’s main floor.
• Enemy forces attempted to enfilade our defensive positions.
• The baroque castle’s enfilades allowed for impressive ceremonial processions.