Tenaillon
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tenaillon is a noun meaning (military, historical) 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.
Meaning
(military, historical) 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.
Word Forms
- tenaillons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tenaille, tenail, orillon, rideau, tread, shoulder.
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