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Meaning Of Defile
v. i.
To march off in a line, file by file; to file off.
v. t.
Same as Defilade.
n.
Any narrow passage or gorge in which troops can march only in a file, or with a narrow front; a long, narrow pass between hills, rocks, etc.
n.
The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior. See Defilade.
v. t.
To make foul or impure; to make filthy; to dirty; to befoul; to pollute.
v. t.
To soil or sully; to tarnish, as reputation; to taint.
v. t.
To injure in purity of character; to corrupt.
v. t.
To corrupt the chastity of; to debauch; to violate.
v. t.
To make ceremonially unclean; to pollute.
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