Associations to the word «Breastwork»
Noun
- Redoubt
- Confederate
- Trench
- Parapet
- Superstructure
- Ditch
- Bayonet
- Assailant
- Fortification
- Log
- Volley
- Rampart
- Bale
- Cannon
- Batterie
- Grenadier
- Dug
- Pounder
- Monitor
- Carbine
- Flank
- Musket
- Barricade
- Thicket
- Turret
- Plank
- Artillery
- Skirmish
- Bunker
- Hilltop
- Bastion
- Bombardment
- Corral
- Firing
- Battery
- Enemy
- Regular
- Foe
- Front
- Prescott
- Brigade
- Picket
- Defender
- Ravine
- Throwing
- Rifle
- Troop
- Hancock
- Defence
- Attacker
- Rear
- Fence
- Ammunition
- Crest
- Regiment
- Gun
- Fort
- Boulder
- Cavalry
- Retreat
- Baggage
- Breach
- Archer
- Stump
- Timber
Adjective
Wiktionary
BREASTWORK, noun. A fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark; a parapet.
BREASTWORK, noun. (nautical) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
BREASTWORK, noun. A parapet.
BREASTWORK, noun. (slang) Breast augmentation.
Dictionary definition
BREASTWORK, noun. Fortification consisting of a low wall.
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