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breast·work (br

wûrk

)

A temporary, quickly constructed fortification, usually breast-high. See Synonyms at bulwark.

breastwork [ˈbrɛstˌwɜːk]

(Military / Fortifications) Fortifications a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high Also called parapet

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Noun

breastwork - 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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