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outwork

/ˈaʊt.wɜːk/

Traduction: Nom désignant un ouvrage ou une fortification extérieure, construite en avant de l'enceinte principale d'une place forte pour en renforcer la défense.

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C2formalcommon/ˈaʊt.wɜːk/

A noun referring to a subsidiary defensive structure or fortification built outside the main fortified area.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant un ouvrage ou une fortification extérieure, construite en avant de l'enceinte principale d'une place forte pour en renforcer la défense.
  1. Subsidiary defensive structure C1 formal

    A smaller fortification built outside the main defensive area to protect it from attack.

    • The castle's outwork consisted of a series of earthworks and ditches.
    • Soldiers were stationed at the outwork to guard the main fortress.
    • The outwork was designed to slow down an advancing enemy.

    🇫🇷Ouvrage avancé

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