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sangar

British

/ ˈsʌŋɡə /

noun

military a breastwork of stone or sods

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Etymology

Origin of sangar

C19: from Pashto

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sangar

He said "they tried to pull the wall down, and sangar".

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2023

A document outlining procedures when taking over sentry duties was contained in a cabinet inside the sangar.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2022

The witness said he heard a "shrill, high-pitched sound" coming from Mr Holden and moved to look up into the upper sangar position.

From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2022

Accompanied this time by but three men, he closed to within a few feet of the more distant sangar.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office

The fire of the covering party destroyed their composure and, when the scouts were within thirty yards, they bolted for the next sangar.

From Through Three Campaigns A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti by Walter Paget

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