Redoubt

[rɪ'daʊt]

Definition

(noun.) an entrenched stronghold or refuge.

(noun.) (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses.

Editor: Sonya--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.

(n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.

(v. t.) To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.

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Definition

v.t. (arch.) to fear.—adjs. Redoubt′able valiant; Redoubt′ed (Spens.).—n. Redoubt′ing.

n. (fort.) a field-work enclosed on all sides its ditch not flanked from the parapet: a central or retired work within any other works intended to afford the garrison a last retreat—also Reduit′.—adj. (her.) bent in many angles.

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