Casemate

[keismeit]

解释:

(n.) A bombproof chamber, usually of masonry, in which cannon may be placed, to be fired through embrasures; or one capable of being used as a magazine, or for quartering troops.

(n.) A hollow molding, chiefly in cornices.

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解释:

n. any bomb-proof vaulted chamber even when merely used as quarters for the garrison: (orig.) a loopholed gallery from which the garrison of a fort could fire upon an enemy who had obtained possession of the ditch.—adj. Case′mated.

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