"pincer gate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: pincer gates [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} pincer gate (plural pincer gates)
  1. A gate in a fortification that is deeply embedded between two inward-angled exterior walls, so that those wishing to enter must approach along what is in effect a sunken road and can be easily attacked if necessary.
    Sense id: en-pincer_gate-en-noun-7zKkYKts Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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