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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Deloul :: Deloul (n.) A special breed of the dromedary used for rapid traveling; the swift camel; -- called also herire, and maharik..
Duster :: Duster (n.) A light over-garment, worn in traveling to protect the clothing from dust..
Going :: Going (n.) The act of moving in any manner; traveling; as, the going is bad..
Raveling :: Raveling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Rave.
Valise :: Valise (n.) A small sack or case, usually of leather, but sometimes of other material, for containing the clothes, toilet articles, etc., of a traveler; a traveling bag; a portmanteau..
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)..
Viaticum :: Viaticum (n.) An allowance for traveling expenses made to those who were sent into the provinces to exercise any office or perform any service.
Night-faring :: Night-faring (a.) Going or traveling in the night.
Travel :: Travel (v. i.) To pass by riding, or in any manner, to a distant place, or to many places; to journey; as, a man travels for his health; he is traveling in California..
Gest :: Gest (n.) A stage in traveling; a stop for rest or lodging in a journey or progress; a rest.
Binding :: Binding (n.) Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling..
Half-moon :: Half-moon (n.) An outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; -- now called a ravelin..
Capcase :: Capcase (n.) A small traveling case or bandbox; formerly, a chest..
Warble :: Warble (n.) A small, hard tumor which is produced on the back of a horse by the heat or pressure of the saddle in traveling..
Peddler :: Peddler (n.) One who peddles; a traveling trader; one who travels about, retailing small wares; a hawker..
Travel :: Travel (n.) The act of traveling, or journeying from place to place; a journey..
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..
Pedestrianism :: Pedestrianism (n.) The act, art, or practice of a pedestrian; walking or running; traveling or racing on foot..
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..
Posting :: Posting (n.) The act of traveling post.
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