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έπαλξη — meaning in English

epalxi

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English meaning

  • bastion noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.

Senses

έπαλξη is used for these senses in English:

  • bastion (architecture) A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

bastion — full definition

  1. noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
  2. noun A place, group, or person that firmly protects and upholds something, such as an idea or value.

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