Terreplein
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈtɛɹəpleɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Terreplein is a noun meaning (military) Any level base used by artillery in the field.
Meaning
(military) Any level base used by artillery in the field.
More Meanings
- (civil engineering) Any earthen embankment with a broad level top, such as those used for a canal elevated above a valley floor.
- (military) The level platform atop a wall, typically protected by a parapet and (strictly) distinguished from the slightly higher banquette used by its defenders.
- (obsolete military) The sloping earthen embankment behind a defensive wall.
Word Forms
- terrepleins
- terre-plein
- terraplene
- teraplene
- terrepleine
- terraplana
- terraplane
- terraplain
- terreplaine
- terreplain
Synonyms for terreplein
Depending on context, synonyms include talus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include terre-plein, dehors, frontier, imbankment, vallum, terebra.
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