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Counterscarp

UK
/ˈkaʊntəsˌkɑːp/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌskɑrp/
ru

Translation of "counterscarp" into Russian

counterscarp
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkaʊntəsˌkɑːp/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌskɑrp/
counterscarp
counterscarps pl
The soldiers took cover behind the counterscarp during the battle.
Солдаты укрылись за контрэскарпом во время битвы.

Definitions

counterscarp
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈkaʊntəsˌkɑːp/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌskɑrp/
The outer slope or side of a ditch in a fortification, opposite the scarp.
The soldiers took cover behind the counterscarp during the siege.
counterscarp
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈkaʊntəsˌkɑːp/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌskɑrp/
Relating to, located on, or forming part of the counterscarp of a fortification.
The engineers reinforced the counterscarp wall before the assault.