|
|
1. (n.) embrasure
an opening in the wall of a fortification through which a cannon may be fired.
2. embrasure
a splayed enlargement of a door or window toward the inner face of a wall.
Etymology: (1695–1705; < F, =embras(er) to enlarge a window or door opening, make an embrasure)
|
| Definition of 'embrasure' |
Princeton's WordNet |
|
1. (noun) port, embrasure, porthole
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
|
| Definition of 'embrasure' |
Webster Dictionary |
|
1. (noun) embrasure
an embrace
2. (noun) embrasure
a splay of a door or window
3. (noun) embrasure
an aperture with slant sides in a wall or parapet, through which cannon are pointed and discharged; a crenelle. See Illust. of Casemate
|
|
|
|
|
| Alternative search options for 'embrasure' |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Definitions of embrasure 
