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ˈcounter-aˌpproach Mil.
Usually in pl. In 7 contre-.
[ad. F. contre-approche: see counter- 13 and approach n. 9.]
A work constructed by the besieged outside the permanent fortifications, to check and command the works of the besiegers.
1678tr. Gaya's Art of War ii. 114 Contre-Approaches, Works of the Beseiged to hinder the Beseigers works. 1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Counter-Approaches. 1727–51Chambers Cycl. s.v., Line of Counter-approach, a trench which the besieged make from their covered-way to the right and left of the attacks, in order to scour or enfilade the enemy's works. 1837Penny Cycl. VIII. 107/2 The trenches of the enemy..being always, if possible, disposed so that they cannot be enfiladed by the guns of the fortress, a counter-approach becomes necessary in order that the garrison may be enabled to silence the fire from them, or to impede the communications along them. |