\De*file"ment\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]filement. See
{Defile}] (Mil.)
The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from
an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet
on the exposed side.

\De*file"ment\, n. [From 3d {Defile}.]
The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether
physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness;
uncleanness.
      Defilements of the flesh.                --Hopkins.
      The chaste can not rake into such filth without danger
      of defilement.                           --Addison.