hornwork

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Meaning

1. noun A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.

Similar words

cuckoldry fortification curtain counterguard curtain wall curtain tower bastion burgwall bawn cavalier forewall

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