Palisades

[ pal-uh-seydz ]

noun

1. the line of cliffs in northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York extending along the western bank of the lower Hudson River. About 15 miles (24 kilometers) long; 300–500 feet (91–152 meters) high.

palisades

/ ˌpælɪˈseɪdz; ˈpælɪˌseɪdz /

plural noun

1. high cliffs in a line, often along a river, resembling a palisade

palisades

/ păl′ĭ-sādz′ /

1. A line of steep, high cliffs, especially of basalt, usually along a river.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Palisades¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

After problems with intruders at her Pacific Palisades home, Rihanna decided two months ago to move to the east coast.

From The Daily Beast

Collecting some twenty resolute men, while the others guarded the palisades, he had the drawbridge lowered, and rushed out.

From Project Gutenberg

They vainly directed a steady fire against the palisades for some time, and then withdrew to a short distance to rest.

From Project Gutenberg

In the forenoon our pilot came on board, a comfortable, self-possessed black man, who toward sunset brought us off the Palisades.

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The burgs were fortified with wooden palisades, capable of being destroyed by fire.

From Project Gutenberg

They nevertheless clambered to the top of the rock, and began to feel round the bottom of the wooden palisades for a door.

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