拒きょ馬ば

noun

cheval de frise; portable anti-cavalry barrier

Historical military term for a wooden frame with projecting spikes, used to block cavalry or infantry. Rare in modern conversation; encountered mainly in historical or military contexts.

• 城しろの門もん前ぜんに拒きょ馬ばが置おかれていた。

  A cheval de frise was placed in front of the castle gate.