- 1. n. A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory. Source: opted
- 2. n. In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread. Source: opted
- 4. n. (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses Source: wordnet
- 5. n. an entrenched stronghold or refuge Source: wordnet
- 6. (a) A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory. (b) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin. [Written also redout.] To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread. [R.] Source: webster
- 7. To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread. [R.] Source: adambom
- 8. n:100 n. (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses n. an entrenched stronghold or refuge Source: ecdict
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