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An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.

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  1. n. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.
  2. n. an element of the trace italienne system of fortification that consists of a pair of demi-bastions.
  3. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.
  4. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. Itis connected with the works in rear by long wings.
  5. n. An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.