Pavesade
Pronunciation : Pav`e*sade"
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. See Pavise.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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