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terreplein Definition

terre·plein (ter′plān′)

noun

a level platform behind a parapet, rampart, etc., where guns are mounted

Etymology: Fr < It terrepieno < terrapienare, to fill with earth, terrace < terra (see terrace) + pienare, to fill < L plenus, full: see plenty

Browse dictionary entries near terreplein

  1. ‹ terrene
  2. ‹ terre-verte
  3. ‹ Terre Haute
  4. ‹ Terre Adélie
  5. ‹ terrazzo
  6. ‹ terrariums
  7. ‹ terrarium
  8. ‹ terraria
  9. ‹ terraqueous
  10. ‹ terrapin
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