breastwork

[ brest-wurk ]

/ ˈbrɛstˌwɜrk /

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noun Fortification.

a defensive work, usually breast high.

Origin of breastwork

First recorded in 1635–45; breast + work

Words nearby breastwork

breastplow, breast pump, breaststroke, breastsummer, breast wheel, breastwork, breath, breathable, breathalyse, Breathalyser, Breathalyzer

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Example sentences from the Web for breastwork

Those who were behind the breastwork knew that when Lancelot gave the word they were to fire in the direction of the sea.
Marjorie|Justin Huntly McCarthy
"Sorry I can't bury you old man," was Billy's parting comment, as he climbed over the breastwork and melted into the night.
The Mucker|Edgar Rice Burroughs
A breastwork from which to fight advancing fire, it ran away into the heart of a smoky forest.
Big Timber|Bertrand W. Sinclair
Fortunately, the ground was very stony, and every man instantly threw up a pile for a breastwork.
King Philip|John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

Mr. Pullman feels that he is behind a breastwork so strong that other defence is unnecessary.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll

British Dictionary definitions for breastwork

breastwork

/ (ˈbrɛstˌwɜːk) /

noun

fortifications a temporary defensive work, usually breast-highAlso called: parapet

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单词	breastwork
释义	breastwork [ brest-wurk ] / ˈbrɛstˌwɜrk / SEE SYNONYMS FOR breastwork ON THESAURUS.COM noun Fortification. a defensive work, usually breast high. Origin of breastwork First recorded in 1635–45; breast + work Words nearby breastwork breastplow, breast pump, breaststroke, breastsummer, breast wheel, breastwork, breath, breathable, breathalyse, Breathalyser, Breathalyzer Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for breastwork Those who were behind the breastwork knew that when Lancelot gave the word they were to fire in the direction of the sea. Marjorie\|Justin Huntly McCarthy "Sorry I can't bury you old man," was Billy's parting comment, as he climbed over the breastwork and melted into the night. The Mucker\|Edgar Rice Burroughs A breastwork from which to fight advancing fire, it ran away into the heart of a smoky forest. Big Timber\|Bertrand W. Sinclair Fortunately, the ground was very stony, and every man instantly threw up a pile for a breastwork. King Philip\|John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott Mr. Pullman feels that he is behind a breastwork so strong that other defence is unnecessary. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 7 (of 12)\|Robert G. Ingersoll British Dictionary definitions for breastwork breastwork / (ˈbrɛstˌwɜːk) / noun fortifications a temporary defensive work, usually breast-highAlso called: parapet Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to breastwork barricade, stronghold, mainstay, citadel, fortress, bulwark, reinforcement, bastion, ridge, fence, barrier, wall, parapet, support, guard, defense, hill, embankment, protection, elevation
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breastwork

noun Fortification.

Origin of breastwork

Words nearby breastwork

Example sentences from the Web for breastwork

British Dictionary definitions for breastwork

noun

Words related to breastwork