cheval de frise

/ʃəˈvɑːl də ˈfriːz/

词源链

法语French
cheval de frise‘Frisian horse’
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英语English
cheval de frise

词源说明

Borrowed from French cheval de frise (“Frisian horse”), so named because it was employed by the Dutch (who lacked cavalry) against the Spanish cavalry in their war for independence.

释义

名词noun

1(military) An obstacle made of wood with spikes, for use against attacking cavalry.
2Protective row of spikes or broken glass set into the top of a wall and used to prevent intrusion.
3(archaic, fashion) The jagged edge