ravelin - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'ravelin' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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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