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Meaning of hornwork | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.

Equivalents

Polski jaskółczy ogon

CEFR level

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

hornworm Hornwort hornwrack horny goat weed horny jail Horny Tim's

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