GUN EMPLACEMENT Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase gun emplacement. (close relations)
Definition of GUN EMPLACEMENT
Best Alternative Words for GUN EMPLACEMENT
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bastion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a group that defends a principle • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle • projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | ||||||||
battery | nounn | |||||||
noun • group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place • a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series • a collection of related things intended for use together • a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher • a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target • an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact | ||||||||
entrenchment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches | ||||||||
fortification | nounn | |||||||
noun • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it • the art or science of strengthening defenses • the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) | ||||||||
outpost | nounn | |||||||
noun • a station in a remote or sparsely populated location • a settlement on the frontier of civilization • a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops | ||||||||
redoubt | nounn | |||||||
noun • (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses • an entrenched stronghold or refuge | ||||||||
stronghold | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure | ||||||||
weapons emplacement | nounn | |||||||
noun • an emplacement for a gun |