sallyport

/ ˈsælɪˌpɔːt /

noun

1. an opening in a fortified place from which troops may make a sally

Example Sentences

"I hope you will not get into hot water, Mr. Passford," said Captain Westover, as he came to the sallyport with him.

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Ten minutes later, the "assembly" sounded to form ranks on the parade outside of the sallyport.

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On the north was the post band on one side of the sallyport and the non-commissioned staff and some buglers on the other.

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I was on the scrubbing squad that day when they passed through the sallyport of the South Battery, unannounced.

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The guard-room and prison were in casemates on the east side of the fort, on each side of a sallyport.

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