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The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.

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  1. n. The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.
  2. n. level space where heavy guns can be mounted behind the parapet at the top of a rampart
  3. The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.
  4. The top, platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, onwhich the cannon are placed. See Illust. of Casemate.
  5. n level space where heavy guns can be mounted behind the parapet at the top of a rampart