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escarp

/ɪˈskɑːp/

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noun

/ɪˈskɑːp/C2formal
  • ruКрутой искусственный склон перед укреплением, предназначенный для затруднения действий атакующих и защиты оборонительного сооружения.

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.

    ruФортификационный склон

    • 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.

    Synonymsscarp

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