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Meaning of Belgian Gate | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A heavy steel fence, typically mounted on concrete rollers, used as a mobile antitank obstacle during World War II.

historical

Examples

“Omaha Beach was shielded by about 3,700 obstacles, including 450 ramps, 2,000 stakes, 1,050 Czech hedgehogs, and 200 Belgian Gates. These followed a standard pattern.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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