Meaning Of The Word Defile

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defile
countable noun: A defile is a very narrow valley or passage, usually through mountains.
verb: To defile something that people think is important or holy means to do something to it or say something about it which is offensive.

defile in American English 1
to make filthy or dirty; pollute
transitive verb: to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase

defile in American English 2
a narrow passage through which troops must defile
to march in single file or by files
intransitive verb: to march in a line or by files
noun: any narrow passage, esp. between mountains

defile in British English 1
to make foul or dirty; pollute

defile in British English 2
noun: a narrow pass or gorge, esp one between two mountains
verb: to march or cause to march in single file

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