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.