Word
Redoubt
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
re-doubt
Definition
- n. - A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or
outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and
without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and
passes, and positions in hostile territory.
- n. - In permanent works, an outwork placed within another
outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.
- v. t. - To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.
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