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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

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