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ravelin [ˈrævlɪn] n (Military / Fortifications) Fortifications an outwork having two embankments at a salient angle [from Italian ravellino a little bank, from riva bank, from Latin rīpa] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For what dread of want or poverty that can reach or harass the student can compare with what the soldier feels, who finds himself beleaguered in some stronghold mounting guard in some ravelin or cavalier, knows that the enemy is pushing a mine towards the post where he is stationed, and cannot under any circumstances retire or fly from the imminent danger that threatens him? |
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