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breastwork

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breast·work  (brstwûrk)
n.
A temporary, quickly constructed fortification, usually breast-high. See Synonyms at bulwark.
breastwork [ˈbrɛstˌwɜːk]
n
(Military / Fortifications) Fortifications a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high Also called parapet
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Noun1.breastworkbreastwork - fortification consisting of a low wall
parapet
fortification, munition - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
machicolation - a projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle; has openings through which stones or boiling water could be dropped on an enemy
Translations
breastwork [ˈbrestwɜːk] N → parapeto m


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Captain Hollister availed himself of this circumstance to scramble ever the breastwork and obtain a footing in the bastion—for such was the nature of the fortress, as connected with the cave.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
They passed within view of a stolid white house, and saw in front of it groups of their com- rades lying in wait behind a neat breastwork.
The Red Badge of Courage by Crane, Stephen View in context
I drew my little troop in among those trees, and placing ourselves in a line behind one long tree, I advised them all to alight, and keeping that tree before us for a breastwork, to stand in a triangle, or three fronts, enclosing our horses in the centre.
Robinson Crusoe by Defoe, Daniel View in context
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