sangar
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of sangar
C19: from Pashto
Example Sentences
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He said "they tried to pull the wall down, and sangar".
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2023
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
A document outlining procedures when taking over sentry duties was contained in a cabinet inside the sangar.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2022
After clearing the sangar, the Gurkhas had only to surmount the natural difficulties of the rocky and steep hill; for though the enemy fired on them from the wall, their shooting was most erratic.
From The Unveiling of Lhasa by Edmund Candler
Rifles have three companies and a strong sangar, very close to the enemy.
From Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege by Henry W. Nevinson
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