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Ravelin

UK
/ˈræv.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈræv.ə.lɪn/
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Translation ravelin into russian

ravelin
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈræv.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈræv.ə.lɪn/
The soldiers took cover behind the ravelin during the battle.
Солдаты укрылись за равелином во время битвы.

Definitions

ravelin
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈræv.əl.ɪn/
US
/ˈræv.ə.lɪn/
A triangular fortification or outwork positioned in front of the main fortress walls, designed to provide additional defense and to protect the curtain walls from direct artillery fire.
The soldiers took their positions behind the ravelin, ready to defend the fortress from the advancing enemy.