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Breastwork

Breastwork Meaning & Definition
Breastwork Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Breastwork?

[n] fortification consisting of a low wall

Synonyms | Synonyms for Breastwork: parapet

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See Also | fortification | machicolation | munition

Breastwork In Webster's Dictionary

\Breast"work`\ (br[e^]st"w[^u]rk`), n. 1. (Fort.) A defensive work of moderate height, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material. 2. (Naut.) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.

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