Definition of ravelin

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Ravelin (n.) A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle. It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place. Formerly called demilune, and half-moon..

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Arrive :: Arrive (v. i.) To come to the shore or bank. In present usage: To come in progress by water, or by traveling on land; to reach by water or by land; -- followed by at (formerly sometimes by to), also by in and from..
Harbinger :: Harbinger (n.) One who provides lodgings; especially, the officer of the English royal household who formerly preceded the court when traveling, to provide and prepare lodgings..
Domino :: Domino (n.) A kind of mask; particularly, a half mask worn at masquerades, to conceal the upper part of the face. Dominos were formerly worn by ladies in traveling..
Bushwhacking :: Bushwhacking (n.) Traveling, or working a way, through bushes; pulling by the bushes, as in hauling a boat along the bushy margin of a stream..
Elder :: Elder (a.) A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments; as, a traveling elder..
Capital :: Capital (a.) An imaginary line dividing a bastion, ravelin, or other work, into two equal parts..
Traveled :: Traveled (a.) Having made journeys; having gained knowledge or experience by traveling; hence, knowing; experienced..
Mileage :: Mileage (n.) An allowance for traveling expenses at a certain rate per mile.
Denouement :: Denouement (n.) The unraveling or discovery of a plot; the catastrophe, especially of a drama or a romance..
Weary :: Weary (v. t.) To reduce or exhaust the physical strength or endurance of; to tire; to fatigue; as, to weary one's self with labor or traveling..
Peddler :: Peddler (n.) One who peddles; a traveling trader; one who travels about, retailing small wares; a hawker..
Caravan :: Caravan (n.) A company of travelers, pilgrims, or merchants, organized and equipped for a long journey, or marching or traveling together, esp. through deserts and countries infested by robbers or hostile tribes, as in Asia or Africa..
Graveling :: Graveling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Grave.
Demilune :: Demilune (n.) A work constructed beyond the main ditch of a fortress, and in front of the curtain between two bastions, intended to defend the curtain; a ravelin. See Ravelin..
Pedestrianism :: Pedestrianism (n.) The act, art, or practice of a pedestrian; walking or running; traveling or racing on foot..
Roadster :: Roadster (n.) A horse that is accustomed to traveling on the high road, or is suitable for use on ordinary roads..
Commuter :: Commuter (n.) One who commutes; especially, one who commutes in traveling..
Jogging :: Jogging (n.) The act of giving a jog or jogs; traveling at a jog.
Traverse :: Traverse (a.) To wander over; to cross in traveling; as, to traverse the habitable globe..
Posting :: Posting (n.) The act of traveling post.
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