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Webster 1913 Edition


Hornwork

Horn′workˊ

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Noun.
(Fort.)
An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hornwork

HORN'WORK

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Noun.
In fortification, an outwork composed of two demi-bastions joined by a curtain.

Definition 2024


hornwork

hornwork

English

Noun

hornwork (plural hornworks)

  1. A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them.

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