Definitionn. subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
Last update: September 19, 2015
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The promontory itself consisted of two parts - the hill of Munychia, and the projection of Acte; on the opposite side of the great harbour was the outwork of Eetioneia. [Please select]
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They captured an outwork and attempted to destroy it. [Please select]
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From where she stood she had a full view of the outwork likely to be the first object of the assault. [Please select]
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In the outwork was a sally-port corresponding to the postern of the castle, and the whole was surrounded by a strong palisade. [Please select]
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"The postern-gate shakes," continued Rebecca; "it crashes--it is splintered by his blows--they rush in--the outwork is won." [Please select]
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In the outwork was a sallyport [Footnote: A sallyport is an underground passage from the outer to the inner fortifications. [Please select]
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"The postern gate shakes," continued Rebecca--"it crashes--it is splintered by his blows--they rush in--the outwork is won." [Please select]
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They readily agreed that the point of greatest danger was that opposite to the outwork of which the assailants had possessed themselves. [Please select]
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The English archers were on the wall beside Sir Eustace, as their arrows commanded the ground beyond the outwork. [Please select]
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A band was playing in the well of the circular staircase, and a second footman stood in an alcove behind an outwork of hats and overcoats. [Please select]
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They had now to ask and receive Dulcie's parents' blessing before they began housekeeping in Will's lodgings in London, on the strength of a month's prices with future orders and outwork from the potteries. [Please select]
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