"hornwork" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hornworks [plural]
Etymology: From horn + work. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|horn|work}} horn + work Head templates: {{en-noun}} hornwork (plural hornworks)
  1. A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them. Wikipedia link: hornwork Related terms: crownwork
    Sense id: en-hornwork-en-noun-WbJwmKdT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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