hornwork

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

horn +‎ work

Noun[edit]

hornwork (plural hornworks)

  1. A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.

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