revetment

The Sailor's Word-Book

A sloping wall of brick-work, or any other attainable material, supporting the outer face of the rampart, and lining the side of the ditch.

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  • Revetment

    ·vt A facing of wood, stone, or any other material, to sustain an embankment when it receives a slop...

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  • demi-revetment

    In fortification, that form of retaining wall for the face of a rampart which is only carried up as ...

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  • full revetment

    In fortification, that form of retaining wall which is carried right up to the top of the mass retai...

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