Breastwork Definition

brĕstwûrk
breastworks
noun
breastworks
A temporary, quickly constructed fortification, usually breast-high.
American Heritage
A low wall put up quickly as a defense in battle.
Webster's New World
Wiktionary

(nautical) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.

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breastwork
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breastworks

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