Hypernym

fortification 1

rzeczownik

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

Part_meronym

demi-bastion 1

rzeczownik

in military architecture, a bastion constructed of one face, and one flank.

star fort 1

rzeczownik

a fortification composed of many projecting triangular bastions (usually from five to eight), specifically designed to cover each other; first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy.

hornwork 1

rzeczownikdomena: artefakt

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Angielski

Definicja

an element of the trace italienne system of fortification that consists of a pair of demi-bastions.

Przykłady

1.The hornwork was used to extend the fortified area in a particular direction to prevent the enemy occupying an area of high ground or simply strengthen the overall fortifications in the expected direction of attack.

Part_holonym

demi-bastion 1

rzeczownik

in military architecture, a bastion constructed of one face, and one flank.

star fort 1

rzeczownik

a fortification composed of many projecting triangular bastions (usually from five to eight), specifically designed to cover each other; first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy.

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