demi-bastion Fortif.
(ˈdɛmɪˈbæstɪən)
[demi- 5.]
A work of the form of half a bastion, having one face and one flank. Hence ˈdemi-ˈbastioned a., having demi-bastions.
| 1695 Lond. Gaz. No. 3100/4 The Dutch were not able to maintain themselves in the Demi-Bastion. 1813 Chron. in Ann. Reg. 198/2 Against the demy-bastion on the south-eastern angle and the termination of the curtain of the southern face. 1832 Southey Hist. Penins. War III. 235 Their efforts had been misdirected against the face of a demibastion. 1851 J. S. Macaulay Field Fortif. 22 Of Demi-bastioned Forts. |