1. Gunfire directed along the length rather than the breadth of a formation
   "The soldiers were caught in devastating enfilade fire as they advanced down the trench";
   - enfilade fire
    
2. (architecture) a series of rooms with aligned doors
   "The palace's enfilade of state rooms allowed for an impressive view down the entire length of the building"

1. Rake or be in a position to rake with gunfire in a lengthwise direction
   "The enemy troops enfiladed the narrow passage"

Derived forms: enfiladed, enfilades, enfilading

Type of: gunfire, gunshot, rake

Encyclopedia: Enfilade