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Webster 1913 Edition
Rasante
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Raˊsante′
(rȧˊzäNt′)
, Adj.
[F., p. pr. of
raser
to graze.] (Fort.)
Sweeping; grazing; – applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them.
H. L. Scott.
Definition 2024
rasante
rasante
English
Adjective
rasante (comparative more rasante, superlative most rasante)
- (military, historical) Sweeping; grazing; applied to a style of fortification in which the command of the works over each other, and over the country, is kept very low, so that the shot may more effectually sweep or graze the ground before them.
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