Counterscarp - Law Dictionary Search Results
Home Dictionary Name: counterscarpCounterscarp
The exterior slope or wall of the ditch sometimes the whole covered way beyond the ditch with its parapet and glacis as the enemy have lodged themselves on the counterscarp...
Counterscarf
See counterscarp...
Escarp
The side of the ditch next the parapet same as scarp and opposed to counterscarp...
Ravelin
A detached work with two embankments which make a salient angle It is raised before the curtain on the counterscarp of the place Formerly called demilune and half moon...
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