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Pavesade

Pavˊe-sade′

,
Noun.
[F. See
Pavise
.]
A canvas screen, formerly sometimes extended along the side of a vessel in a naval engagement, to conceal from the enemy the operations on board.

Definition 2024

pavesade

pavesade

English

Noun

pavesade ‎(plural pavesades)

  1. A canvas screen, formerly sometimes extended along the side of a vessel in a naval engagement, to conceal from the enemy the operations on board.

Etymology

French. See pavise.

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