About The Word Ravelin
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Ravelin
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What's The Definition Of Ravelin?Synonyms | Synonyms for Ravelin: Related Terms | Find terms related to Ravelin: See Also | Ravelin In Webster's Dictionary \Rave"lin\, n. [F.; cf. Sp. rebellin, It. revellino,
rivellino; perhaps fr. L. re- again + vallum wall.] (Fort.)
A detached work with two embankments with make a salient
angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of
the place. Formerly called demilune and half-moon.
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