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ravelin
[ rav-lin ]
noun
, Fortification.
- a V -shaped outwork outside the main ditch and covering the works between two bastions.
ravelin
/ ˈrævlɪn /
noun
- fortifications an outwork having two embankments at a salient angle
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ravelin1
1580–90; < Middle French, earlier revelin < Italian rivellino, diminutive of riva bank, rim
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ravelin1
C16: from Italian ravellino a little bank, from riva bank, from Latin rīpa
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Example Sentences
“We have white crosses marking the sides of the roads, and seeing those is the closest connection that many people will feel to this crisis,” said Paul Ravelin, a State Police patrol commander in Vermont, which saw fatalities jump 32% last year.
From Los Angeles Times
Paul Ravelin and other officers stopped to revive Buck with CPR and shocks from a defibrillator.
From Washington Times
Paramedics say Ravelin and other first responders’ actions kept Buck’s blood flowing until he could receive hospital treatment.
From Washington Times
Homeland Security for the robots, Ravelin said.
From Washington Times
Paul Ravelin, another squad member.
From Washington Times
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