breastwork
noun
breast·work ˈbrest-ˌwərk 
: a temporary fortification
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The blunt yet rounded breastworks lead the way to a decent Cd of 0.34. 
Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 May 2020
Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 27 May 2020 Word History
First Known Use
1633, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
breastwork
noun
breast·work ˈbrest-ˌwərk
: a wall thrown together to serve as a defense in battle
breastwork
noun
as in battlement
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- battlement
- rampart
- parapet
- earthwork
- fort
- fortification
- fortress
- redoubt
- bulwark
- citadel
- castle
- blockhouse
- stronghold
- embattlement
- bastion
- bunker
- dugout
- fastness
- garrison house
- hold
- alcazar
- casbah
- kasbah
- duplicate bridge
- duplicate factor
- duplicate gene
- duplicate stitch
- duplicated
- duplicates
- duplicating
- duplicating machine
- duplication
- bistredest
- bistres
- bistriate
- bistro
- bistroiccer
- bistroiccest
- bistroicer
- bistroicest
- bistros
- bisulcate
- bisulfate
- bisulfates
- bisulfide
- bisulfides
- bisulfite
- bisulfite of lime