redout

American  

[red-out] / ˈrɛdˌaʊt /

noun

1. a condition experienced by pilots and astronauts in which blood is forced to the head and results in a reddening of the field of vision during rapid deceleration or in maneuvers that produce a negative gravity force.

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Etymology

Origin of redout

1940–45; red ¹ + out, on model of blackout

Example Sentences

The 57th line regiment, which in the Italian campaign the Emperor had named the "Terrible", worthily upheld its reputation in capturing the redout and the enemy guns.

From The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot by Colt, Oliver C.

Major Fabvier, who brought this despatch, volunteered to join in the battle for Moscow and was wounded in the assault on the great redout.

From The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot by Colt, Oliver C.