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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Rout :: Rout (n.) A troop; a throng; a company; an assembly; especially, a traveling company or throng..
Encampment :: Encampment (n.) The act of pitching tents or forming huts, as by an army or traveling company, for temporary lodging or rest..
Gest :: Gest (n.) A stage in traveling; a stop for rest or lodging in a journey or progress; a rest.
Glacis :: Glacis (n.) A gentle slope, or a smooth, gently sloping bank; especially (Fort.), that slope of earth which inclines from the covered way toward the exterior ground or country (see Illust. of Ravelin)..
Wayfaring :: Wayfaring (a.) Traveling; passing; being on a journey.
Hem :: Hem (n.) The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling..
Snowshoeing :: Snowshoeing (n.) Traveling on snowshoes.
Going :: Going (n.) The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going is bad..
Redoubt :: Redoubt (n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin..
Graveling :: Graveling (n.) Alt. of Gravellin.
Posthaste :: Posthaste (n.) Haste or speed in traveling, like that of a post or courier..
Waymark :: Waymark (n.) A mark to guide in traveling.
Encounter :: Encounter (adv.) To come against face to face; to meet; to confront, either by chance, suddenly, or deliberately; especially, to meet in opposition or with hostile intent; to engage in conflict with; to oppose; to struggle with; as, to encounter a friend in traveling; two armies encounter each other; to encounter obstacles or difficulties, to encounter strong evidence of a truth..
Show :: Show (n.) That which os shown, or brought to view; that which is arranged to be seen; a spectacle; an exhibition; as, a traveling show; a cattle show..
Elder :: Elder (a.) A clergyman authorized to administer all the sacraments; as, a traveling elder..
Iceman :: Iceman (n.) A man who is skilled in traveling upon ice, as among glaciers..
Tenaillon :: Tenaillon (n.) A work constructed on each side of the ravelins, to increase their strength, procure additional ground beyond the ditch, or cover the shoulders of the bastions..
Near-legged :: Near-legged (a.) Having the feet so near together that they interfere in traveling.
Peddler :: Peddler (n.) One who peddles; a traveling trader; one who travels about, retailing small wares; a hawker..
Commuter :: Commuter (n.) One who commutes; especially, one who commutes in traveling..
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