épaulement

[ French ey-pohl-mahn ]

noun

, Ballet.

, plural é·paule·ments [ey-pohl-, mahn].

1. a position in which the shoulders are at right angles to the direction of the supporting leg, with one shoulder thrust forward and one back.

Word History and Origins

Origin of épaulement¹

1680–90; < French, equivalent to épaule ( epaulet ) + -ment -ment

Example Sentences

Some of the enemy, advancing from the epaulement, proceeded in pursuit, but were checked by the apparition of the Guards.

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On either side, from behindPg 136 a sandbag epaulement, a 12-pounder and a Maxim thrust forth vigilant eyes.

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For the second has landed just over and behind the epaulement.

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On the epaulement above the outer trench something moved, probably a sentry.

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We fortified the post by an epaulement or two for cannon, high up on the hillside covering the ferry and the road up New River.

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