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RAVELIN

\ɹˈavɪlˌɪn], \ɹˈavɪlˌɪn], \ɹ_ˈa_v_ɪ_l_ˌɪ_n]\

Definitions of RAVELIN

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A detached work in fortification.

1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman

A detached work with two embankments, which make a salient angle.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In fort., a detached triangular work having two faces meeting in a salient angle towards the country; a half-moon battery.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French, Latin] A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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