ravelin

[ rav-lin ]

noun

, Fortification.

1. a V -shaped outwork outside the main ditch and covering the works between two bastions.

ravelin

/ ˈrævlɪn /

noun

1. fortifications an outwork having two embankments at a salient angle

Word History and Origins

Origin of ravelin¹

1580–90; < Middle French, earlier revelin < Italian rivellino, diminutive of riva bank, rim

Word History and Origins

Origin of ravelin¹

C16: from Italian ravellino a little bank, from riva bank, from Latin rīpa

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