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
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 Paget, Walter
With a ringing cheer the Yorkshire men directed a fusilade towards the crest of the enemy's sangar, and then the whole mass crawled up with splendid effort, neared the summit, and prepared to charge.
From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899 by Creswicke, Louis
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