barbette

/bɑrˈbɛt/
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Other forms: barbettes

Definitions of barbette
  1. noun
    (formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet
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    type of:
    hill, mound
    structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones
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