Breastwork

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹɛstˈwɝk/

Breastwork (noun)

  1. A low wall built for protection, often used in military settings.

Examples

  • A breastwork can protect soldiers from enemy fire.
  • A breastwork is a type of defensive wall.

Common collocations: build a breastwork, reinforce the breastwork, strategic breastwork

Synonyms of Breastwork

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Breastwork

  • — The opposite of protection in a military context.
  • — The state of being open to attack or harm.