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barbette

/bɑːˈbet/

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noun

/bɑːˈbet/C2formalobsolete
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее платформу или насыпь внутри укрепления, исторически использовавшуюся для установки тяжелых орудий, чтобы они могли вести огонь поверх защитного парапета.

A noun referring to a platform or mound inside a fortification, historically used for mounting heavy guns so they could fire over the protective parapet.

  1. Fortification platformC2formaltechnical

    A raised platform or mound of earth inside a fortification, designed to allow heavy guns to fire over the parapet without exposing the crew.

    ruБарбет

    • The soldiers positioned the cannon on the barbette to fire over the wall.
    • The fort's barbette was reinforced to withstand enemy fire.
    • From the barbette, the gunners had a clear view of the advancing troops.
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