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

palisades

/ păl′ĭ-sādz′ /

1. A line of steep, high cliffs, especially of basalt, usually along a river.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Palisades¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

Tommy Pickens had 26 points for Palisades.

From Los Angeles Times

Palisades has never won a City Section football championship but the Dolphins are confident this could be their year.

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas ended Palisades’ first drive with a 26-yard touchdown pass to LeHenry Solomon and shook off an interception in the end zone on the Dolphins’ second drive to engineer a 77-yard march capped by his nine-yard toss to Harrison Carter to make it 14-0 midway through the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

Muhammed caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Andres Avila to get No. 4 North Hollywood within two scores, but Thomas scooted for a 22-yard touchdown on Palisades’ next drive, then hit Hejazi over the middle to extend the lead to 42-14 with 2:50 left in the third quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

Palisades reached the Division I final two years ago but lost 44-7 to Granada Hills.

From Los Angeles Times