Breastwork and Buttress

Breastwork

Breastwork noun - Fortification consisting of a low wall.
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Buttress and breastwork are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Buttress" instead a noun "Breastwork".

Buttress

Buttress noun - Something or someone to which one looks for support.
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Breastwork and buttress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Breastwork" instead a noun "Buttress".

Nearby Words: buttressed, buttressing
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