HyperDic: redoubt

English > 2 senses of the word redoubt:
NOUNartifactredoubt(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification
artifactredoubtan entrenched stronghold or refuge
redoubt > pronunciation
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English > redoubt: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses.
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Broaderfortification, munitiondefensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
Spanishreducto
English > redoubt: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningAn entrenched stronghold or refuge.
Broaderstronghold, fastnessA strongly fortified defensive structure
Spanishreducto
Catalanreducte

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