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Meaning of counterscarp | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

Equivalents

Deutsch Contrescarpe
Suomi kontreskarppi
Français contrescarpe
Русский контр-эска́рп контрэска́рп

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

counterscheme counterscoff counterscreen counterscrutiny countersea counterseal

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