"traversing platform" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: traversing platforms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} traversing platform (plural traversing platforms)
  1. (military, historical) A platform to support a gun and carriage which can easily be turned round. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-traversing_platform-en-noun-qIYP0GVI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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