barbette [noun]

Definition of barbette:

(formerly) a mound of earth inside a fort from which heavy gun can be fired over the parapet

Synonyms of barbette:

● Casemate

● Emplacement

● Fortification

● Fraise

● Castle

● Fortress

● Rampart

● Bastion


Opposite/Antonyms of barbette:

● Outfield

● Natural depression


Sentence/Example of barbette:

The barbette mounted the gun on a pivot so that it could fire over a parapet.