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breastwork
breast·work B0468700 (brĕst′wûrk′)n. A temporary, quickly constructed fortification, usually breast-high. See Synonyms at bulwark.breastwork (ˈbrɛstˌwɜːk) n (Fortifications) fortifications a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high. Also called: parapet breast•work (ˈbrɛstˌwɜrk)
n. a hastily erected field fortification. [1635–45] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  breastwork - fortification consisting of a low wallparapetfortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen itmachicolation - a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy |
Translationsbreastwork
breastwork[′brest‚wərk] (ordnance) Earthwork, constructed wholly or partly above the surface of the ground, which gives protection for defenders in a standing position, firing over the crest. breastwork1. Masonry work for a chimney breast. 2. The parapet of a building. 3. A defensive wall, hastily constructed, about breast high, often protecting the summit of a mound.breastwork
Synonyms for breastworknoun fortification consisting of a low wallSynonymsRelated Words- fortification
- munition
- machicolation
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