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Hornwork
UK
/ˈhɔːn.wɜːk/
US
/ˈhɔrn.wɜrk/
Translation of "hornwork" into Russian
hornwork
Noun
UK
/ˈhɔːn.wɜːk/
US
/ˈhɔrn.wɜrk/
hornwork
hornworks pl
роговая крепость
The soldiers took shelter behind the hornwork during the battle.
Солдаты укрылись за роговой крепостью во время битвы.
Additional translations
фортификационное сооружение
Definitions
hornwork
Noun
UK
/ˈhɔːn.wɜːk/
US
/ˈhɔrn.wɜrk/
A fortification consisting of a curtain wall with two projecting demi-bastions ("horns"), built in front of the main defensive line to strengthen the outer works.
The engineers constructed a hornwork in front of the main bastion to repel the assault.
Objects or ornamental work made from animal horn; the craft of working horn.
The museum displayed several pieces of medieval hornwork, including intricately carved combs.