Examples of “Scully” in a Sentence

noun A short barrier or spiked obstacle set up to block military vehicles, such as a Czech hedgehog.

• Horned scullies usually are placed in water about 15 feet apart in a line parallel to the beach, with the rails pointing out to sea — Demolition Materials (1962)
• Retreating troops left scullies scattered across the bridge to slow the advance.
• Draw in both man-made and natural obstacles. Anything that may hinder the proposed landing (e.g., cusps, submerged rocks, partially awash or submerged wrecks, scullies, berm scarps, sandbars, rails, etc.) may be considered an obstacle. — US Navy SEAL Combat Manual (1974)