breastwork

Meanings

• noun

  A defensive structure made of earth or timber, usually in the form of a parapet or palisade, built to protect soldiers or fortifications from enemy fire.

  - "The soldiers took cover behind the breastwork as the enemy advanced."
  - "The fort was surrounded by a breastwork to protect against artillery fire."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breastwork
workshop , poplar , corporal

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Variants

List of all variants of breastwork that leads to same result
breastwork , breastworks

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'a work or labor' in Old English. The military sense developed during the Middle Ages.

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Trivia

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1. Breastworks were used extensively during the American Civil War.

2. The Great Wall of China can be considered the largest breastwork in history.

3. The term 'breastwork' is also used in the field of horticulture to refer to a mound of soil used to support plants.

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Related Concepts

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1. parapet: A low wall or barrier, often with a walkway on top, used for protection or defense.

2. palisade: A defensive structure made of wooden stakes or logs, often set in a vertical or angled formation.

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Culture

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Breastworks have been used in military fortifications since ancient times, and have been depicted in various works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "breastwork"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a row of soldiers taking cover behind a low wall or fence during a battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'breastwork' with the idea of protection or defense.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Bring Rifles Every Time: Breastwork Is Essential' to help remember the definition.

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