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Casemate
Meaning
Noun
●
In Military:
A
bombproof
chamber
, usually of
masonry
, in which
cannon
may be
placed
, to be
fired
through
embrasures
; or one
capable
of being used as a
magazine
, or for
quartering
troops.
●
In Architecture:
A
hollow
molding
,
chiefly
in cornices.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
casemate
English
casemate
French
casamatta
Italian
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Glacis
Cupola
Tank Destroyer
Recoilless Rifle
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