HyperDic: breastwork

English > 1 sense of the word breastwork:
NOUNartifactbreastwork, parapetfortification consisting of a low wall
English > breastwork: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningfortification consisting of a low wall.
Synonymparapet
NarrowermachicolationA projecting parapet supported by corbels on a medieval castle
Broaderfortification, munitiondefensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
Spanishantepecho, guardalado, parapeto, pretil
Catalanampit, parapet

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