escarp

• Steile künstliche Böschung oder Mauer vor einer Befestigungsanlage, die Angreifer am Überwinden hindern soll und der Verteidigung dient.

A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification, designed to hinder attackers and protect the defensive structure.

1. Fortification slopeC2formal

   A steep artificial slope or bank directly in front of a fortification, designed to hinder attackers and protect the base of the wall.

   Festungswall

   • The soldiers dug a deep escarp around the castle walls.
   • The ancient fort's escarp was still visible after centuries.
   • Engineers reinforced the escarp to prevent enemy scaling.

   Synonymescarp