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Protective embankment
/prətˈɛktɪv
ɛmbˈæŋkmənt/
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Protective embankment
noun
1.
A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.
Synonyms:
escarp
,
escarpment
,
scarp
.
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Words linked to "Protective embankment" :
munition
,
escarp
,
fortification
,
scarp
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