Definitions for counterscarp
ˈkaʊn tərˌskɑrpcoun·ter·scarp

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterscarpnoun

   The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Counterscarpnoun

   In fortification, is that side of the ditch which is next the camp, or properly the talus that supports the earth of the covert-way; although by this term is often understood the whole covert-way, with its parapet and glacis; and so it is to be understood when it is said the enemy lodged themselves on the counterscarp. John Harris

   Etymology: from counter and scarp.

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1. Counterscarp

   A scarp and a counterscarp are the inner and outer sides, respectively, of a ditch or moat used in fortifications. Attackers (if they have not bridged the ditch) must descend the counterscarp and ascend the scarp. In permanent fortifications the scarp and counterscarp may be encased in stone. In less permanent fortifications, the counterscarp may be lined with paling fence set at an angle so as to give no cover to the attackers but to make advancing and retreating more difficult. If an attacker succeeds in breaching a wall a coupure can be dug on the inside of the wall to hinder the forlorn hope, in which case the side of the ditch farthest from the breached wall and closest to the centre of the fortification is also called the counterscarp.

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1. Counterscarp

   A scarp and a counterscarp are the inner and outer sides of a ditch or moat used in fortifications. Attackers must descend the counterscarp and ascend the scarp. In permanent fortifications the scarp and counterscarp may be encased in stone. In less permanent fortifications, the counterscarp may be lined with paling fence set at an angle so as to give no cover to the attackers but to make advancing and retreating more difficult. If an attacker succeeds in breaching a wall a coupure can be dug on the inside of the wall to hinder the forlorn hope, in which case the side of the ditch farthest from the breached wall and closest to the centre of the fortification is also called the counterscarp.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. counterscarp

   In fortification, the outer side of the ditch next the country; it is usually of less height, and less strongly revetted than the escarp, the side which forms the face of the rampart.

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1. counterscarp

   In fortification, is the vertical or nearly vertical side of the ditch nearest to the besiegers, and opposite to the scarp or escarp. It is generally faced or revetted in permanent works, to render the descent into the ditch difficult.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterscarp in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of counterscarp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Counterscarp
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=counterscarp
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterscarp
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=counterscarp
5. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=counterscarp
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html