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Definition of breastwork - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
general defenseDated any defensive barrierDated
- The sandbags served as a makeshift breastwork against the flood..
2.
militaryDated low wall for protection in battleDated
- Soldiers crouched behind the breastwork, reloading their rifles..
3.
body changeTECH. US breast augmentationTECH. US
- She considered getting a breastwork for cosmetic reasons.
4.
maritimeDated railing on the quarter-deck and forecastleDated
- The sailors leaned against the breastwork as the ship sailed.
Images of breastwork
any defensive barrier
Origin of breastwork
English, breast (chest) + work (structure)
Examples of breastwork in a sentence
A breastwork of logs was erected around the camp. The troops built a breastwork for defense. They hid behind the breastwork during the attack. Many celebrities have opted for breastwork to enhance their appearance. Breastwork has become more common in the entertainment industry. The crew painted the breastwork before departure.
He admired the craftsmanship of the breastwork.
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- French:rempart, mur de protection, ...
- German:Verteidigungsbarriere, Brustwehr, ...
- Italian:parapetto, baluardo, ...
- Spanish:barrera defensiva, baluarte, ...
- Portuguese:parapeito, aumento mamário, ...
- Chinese:防御屏障, 防护墙, ...
- Japanese:防御障壁, 胸壁, ...
- Arabic:مِتْرَاس, حاجِز تُرابي, ...
- Hebrew:מַחְסוֹם, סוֹלְלָה, ...
- Russian:защитный барьер, защитная стена, ...
- Ukrainian:захисний бар'єр, захисна стіна, ...
- Hindi:रक्षा अवरोध, रक्षा दीवार, ...
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