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
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
Accordingly, there was no alternative but to consolidate, to heavily wire and sangar in upon the line that had been already reached, making such tactical readjustments as were necessary.
From With the British Army in The Holy Land by H. O. (Henry Osmond) Lock
The Boer gunners dare not set it to work for fear of the 85lb. shells which are fired the moment Boers are seen in the sangar.
From Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege by Henry W. Nevinson
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