par′a-dos
(păr′ȧ-dŏs)
,
;
pl. Paradoses
(păr′ȧ-dŏs-ĕz)
.
[F., fr.
parer
to defend +
dos
back, L.
dorsum
.]
(Fort.)
An intercepting mound, erected in any part of a fortification to protect the defenders from a rear or ricochet fire; a traverse.