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crownwork

American  
[kroun-wurk] / ˈkraʊnˌwɜrk /

noun

Fortification.

  1. an outwork containing a central bastion with a curtain and demibastions, usually designed to cover some advantageous position.

crownwork British  
/ ˈkraʊnˌwɜːk /

noun

    1. the manufacture of artificial crowns for teeth

    2. such an artificial crown or crowns

  2. fortifications a covering or protective outwork

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Etymology

Origin of crownwork

First recorded in 1670–80; crown + work

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