sangar

British

/ ˈsʌŋɡə /

noun

military a breastwork of stone or sods

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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

Lieutenant Lucas, who commanded them, told off half his company to sweep the sangar, and then the remainder dashed at it.

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

There is a new sangar being built in the garden.

From The Broken Road by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)

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