Definition of Ravelin

1. n. 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.

Definition of Ravelin

1. a type of fortification [n -S] - See also: fortification

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ravelin

ravaged
ravagement
ravagements
ravager
ravagers
ravages
ravaging
rave
rave-up
raved
ravehook
ravel
raveled
raveler
ravelers
ravelin (current term)
raveling
ravelings
ravelins
ravelled
raveller
ravellers
ravelling
ravellings
ravelly
ravelment
ravelments
ravels
ravel out
raven

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