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Meaning of
breastworks
in English
breastworks
us
/ˈbrɛs.wɝks/
uk
/ˈbrɛs.wɜːkz/
#uncommon
Lemma:
breastwork
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
a
bulwark
for
defense
;
breast-high
a
protective
wall
(
around
a
deck
)
a
quarter-deck
railing
(
on
ships
)
Base Words
breast
works
