terreplein

[ ter-pleyn, ter-uh- ]

noun

, Fortification.

1. the top platform or horizontal surface of a rampart where guns are mounted.

terreplein

/ ˈtɛəˌpleɪn /

noun

1. the top of a rampart where guns are placed behind the parapet
2. an embankment with a level top surface

Word History and Origins

Origin of terreplein¹

1585–95; < French < Italian terrapieno, derivative of terrapienare to fill with earth; terra, plenum

Word History and Origins

Origin of terreplein¹

C16: from French, from Medieval Latin phrase terrā plēnus filled with earth

Example Sentences

They had now demolished all of the wall that rose above the terreplein, and talked of making a general assault.

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Also the use of shrapnel made it impossible for troops to find cover on the terreplein of a work some distance behind the parapet.

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The terreplein of each of these works was sunk, so that the loopholes were within one foot and a half of the level of the ditch.

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The parapets were raised, extra traverses erected, and the terreplein sunk.

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An oblique or sloping interior road to mount the terreplein of the rampart.

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