- slope of a ditch
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Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный англо-русский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
head ditch — noun : an irrigation ditch across an upper slope from which water is drawn into basins or furrows … Useful english dictionary
scarp — n. & v. n. 1 the inner wall or slope of a ditch in a fortification (cf. COUNTERSCARP). 2 a steep slope. v.tr. 1 make (a slope) perpendicular or steep. 2 provide (a ditch) with a steep scarp and counterscarp. 3 (as scarped adj.) (of a hillside etc … Useful english dictionary
scarp — [skärp] n. [It scarpa, a scarp, slope < Goth * skrapa, akin to OE scræf, cave, hollow < IE * (s)kerb(h) , var. of base * (s)ker , to cut > SHEAR] 1. a steep slope; specif., an escarpment or cliff extending along the edge of a plateau,… … English World dictionary
escarp — n. steep manmade slope in front of a fortification; interior slope of a ditch or trench surrounding a fortification, scarp v. make or form a steep slope … English contemporary dictionary
escarped — n. steep manmade slope in front of a fortification; interior slope of a ditch or trench surrounding a fortification, scarp v. make or form a steep slope … English contemporary dictionary
escarping — n. steep manmade slope in front of a fortification; interior slope of a ditch or trench surrounding a fortification, scarp v. make or form a steep slope … English contemporary dictionary
escarps — n. steep manmade slope in front of a fortification; interior slope of a ditch or trench surrounding a fortification, scarp v. make or form a steep slope … English contemporary dictionary
Citadel of Besançon — Citadelle of Besançon The citadelle, from the sky General information Town or city Besançon Country … Wikipedia
London Wall, Street — West from Old Broad Street to Cripplegate (P.O. Directory). A street on the line of the old Wall of London (q.v.). In Broad Street Ward, Bassishaw Ward, Coleman Street Ward and Cripplegate Ward Within. First mention of the street : In… … Dictionary of London
Scarp — Scarp, n. [Aphetic form of {Escarp}.] 1. (Fort.) The slope of the ditch nearest the parapet; the escarp. [1913 Webster] 2. A steep descent or declivity. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counterscarp — n. Mil. the outer wall or slope of a ditch in a fortification. Etymology: F contrescarpe f. It. contrascarpa (as CONTRA , SCARP) … Useful english dictionary