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Palisades

[ pal-uh-seydz ]

noun

  1. the line of cliffs in northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York extending along the western bank of the lower Hudson River. About 15 miles (24 kilometers) long; 300–500 feet (91–152 meters) high.


palisades

/ ˌpælɪˈseɪdz; ˈpælɪˌseɪdz /

plural noun

  1. high cliffs in a line, often along a river, resembling a palisade
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

palisades

  1. A line of steep, high cliffs, especially of basalt, usually along a river.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Palisades1

First recorded in 1825–30
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The Eaton and Palisades fires likely made polluted soils worse, but soil experts say bioremediation may be an alternative to scraping, especially for gardeners.

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For the Palisades boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams, they’ve made it through with flying colors.

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It’s been a tough school year for every Palisades High student dealing with the temporary closure of their campus because of the Palisades fire and being forced to find alternative sites to practice their various sports.

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Long before the devastating fire in Pacific Palisades, leaders of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s labor union complained that the agency did not have enough money to keep the city safe.

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L.A. fire officials could have put engines in the Palisades before the fire broke out.

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