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Definition of Barbette
1. Noun. (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet.
Definition of Barbette
1. n. A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet.
Definition of Barbette
1. Noun. A mound of earth or a platform in a fortification, on which guns are mounted to fire over the parapet. ¹
2. Noun. (nautical) The inside fixed trunk of a warship's gun-mounting, on which the turret revolves. It contains the hoists for shells and cordite from the shell-room and magazine. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Barbette
1. a platform [n -S] - See also: platform
Lexicographical Neighbors of Barbette
Literary usage of Barbette
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Paris as Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Esther Singleton (1900)
"It takes its name of Hotel barbette from Etienne barbette, master of the Mint,
and confidential friend of Philippe de Bel " directeur de la ..."
2. The Elements of Field Fortifications: For the Use of the Cadets of the by Junius Brutus Wheeler (1898)
"The gun is carried to the top of the barbette bv an inclined road, called a ramp,
connecting the upper surface of the barbette with the plane of site. ..."
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