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Counterscarf
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What's The Definition Of Counterscarf?Synonyms | Synonyms for Counterscarf: Related Terms | Find terms related to Counterscarf: See Also | Counterscarf In Webster's Dictionary \Coun"ter*scarf`\ (-sk?rf`), n. [Counter- + scarp:
cf. F. contrescarpe.] (Fort.)
The exterior slope or wall of the ditch; -- sometimes, the
whole covered way, beyond the ditch, with its parapet and
glacis; as, the enemy have lodged themselves on the
counterscarp.
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