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单词 counter-line
释义 ˈcounter-line, n. Fortif.
[counter- 13.]
A line of entrenchment made against the enemy's lines; spec. a ditch bordered with a parapet to cover the besiegers in the direction of the fortress (Littré Contre-ligne). Hence ˈcounterline v.
1598–1611Florio, Contrafodera, a counterlyning.1611Contrafoderare, to counterlyne.1690J. Mackenzie Siege London-Derry 40/2 Our men were diligent to counter⁓line them.
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