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A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in old fortresses.

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  1. n. A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in old fortresses.
  2. A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion for the purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in old fortresses.
  3. A semicircular projection made at the shoulder of a bastion forthe purpose of covering the retired flank, -- found in oldfortresses.