Not the definition I was expecting, but I've heard the term before. I'm also slightly familiar with the noun form of defile, meaning "gorge," as mentioned in the WOTD write-up. Here's another one for which I'll be using the alternate pronunciation.
Wednesday, April 05, 2017
Today's word
defile /dih-FYLE, dee-/ - to march off in a line
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