crownwork

English

noun
Definitions
  • A type of fortification, like a hornwork, but consisting of a full bastion with the walls on either side ending in half-bastions from which longer flank walls run back towards the main fortress.
  • (dentistry) The addition of a crown.

Etymology

Compound from English crown + English work (made of specified material).

Origin

English

work

Gloss

made of specified material

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