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redoubt definition and meaning

n. A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.
n. In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.
v. t. To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.

Crossword clues for redoubt

- Isolated square fort
- Medieval defence structure