breastwork
pronunciation
How to pronounce breastwork in British English:
UK ['brestˌwɜ:k]
How to pronounce breastwork in American English:
US ['brestˌwɜk]
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- Noun:
- fortification consisting of a low wall
Word Origin
- breastwork (n.)
- "fieldwork thrown up breast-high for defense," 1640s, from breast (n.) + work (n.) in "fortification" sense. Old English had breostweall in same sense.
Example
- 1. A swarthy boy opened a book and propped it nimbly under the breastwork of his satchel .