counterguard en · NOUN
Etymology
From counter- + guard.
Meanings
- A low outwork before a bastion or ravelin, consisting of two lines of rampart parallel to the faces of the bastion, and protecting them from a breaching fire.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| counterguards | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi kontregardi (low outwork)