redan

[ ri-dan ]

noun

, Fortification.

1. a V -shaped work, usually projecting from a fortified line.

redan

/ rɪˈdæn /

noun

1. a fortification of two parapets at a salient angle

Word History and Origins

Origin of redan¹

1680–90; < French, variant of redent a double notching or jagging, equivalent to re- re- + dent tooth < Latin dent- (stem of dēns )

Word History and Origins

Origin of redan¹

C17: from French, from earlier redent notching of a saw edge, from re- + dent tooth, from Latin dēns

Example Sentences

If we had liked to assault, I am sure we should have taken the place with little loss, some of our men being close to the Redan.

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The lunette (Fig. 46) has nearly the same defects as the redan.

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A redan is a letter V, with the point toward the enemy, and is used generally to cover the heads of bridges, etc.

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His orders were that in case of the assault on the Redan being successful, he should attack the works on its right.

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Parties of brave men struggled up to the very abattis of the Redan, and there, unsupported and powerless, were shot down.

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