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terreplein |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Terreplein \Terre"plein\, n. (Civ. Engin.) An embankment of earth with a broad level top which is sometimes excavated to form a continuation of an elevated canal across a valley. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Terreplein \Terre"plein`\, n. [F., fr L. terra earth + planus even level, plain.] (Fort.) The top platform, or horizontal surface, of a rampart, on which the cannon are placed. See Illust. of {Casemate}.
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