- Hornwork by Webster's
... n.) An outwork composed of two demibastions joined by a curtain. It is connected with the works in rear by long wings.
- Ponvolant by Webster's
... n.) A kind of light bridge, used in sieges, for surprising a post or outwork which has but a narrow moat; a flying bridge.
- Tenaille by Webster's
... n.) An outwork in the main ditch, in front of the curtain, between two bastions. See Illust. of Ravelin.
- Antemural by Webster's
... n.) An outwork of a strong, high wall, with turrets, in front of the gateway (as of an old castle), for defending the entrance.
- Half-moon by Webster's
... half-moon; a crescent.(n.) An outwork composed of two faces, forming a salient angle whose gorge resembles a half-moon; -- now called a ravelin.(n.) A marine, sparoid, food fish of California (Caesiosoma Californiense). The body is ovate, blackish above, blue or gray below. Called also medialuna.(n.) The moon at the quarters, when half its disk appears illuminated.