tenaillon (plural tenaillons)
A work constructed on each side of the ravelins to increase their strength, procure additional ground beyond the ditch, or cover the shoulders of the bastions.
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Source: Wiktionary
Te*nail"lon, n. Etym: [F. See Tenaille.] (Fort.)
Definition: A work constructed on each side of the ravelins, to increase their strength, procure additional ground beyond the ditch, or cover the shoulders of the bastions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
9 June 2025
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