释义 |
ˈcounter-wall Mil. [counter- 13.] A line of wall raised against the enemy's wall.
1836Thirlwall Greece III. xxv. 411 The Syracusans..had returned to the city..leaving a guard at the counter⁓wall. 1850Grote Greece ii. lix. VII. 342 A tenable counter⁓wall..would completely defeat the intent of the besiegers. |