The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pavesade
Pavesade \Pav`e*sade"\, n. [F. See Pavise.] A canvas screen, formerly sometimes extended along the side of a vessel in a naval engagement, to conceal from the enemy the operations on board.
Wiktionary
pavesade
n. A canvas screen, formerly sometimes extended along the side of a vessel in a naval engagement, to conceal from the enemy the operations on board.