Redoubt

Definition:

  • (n.) A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.
  • (n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.
  • (v. t.) To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.

Compare redoubt with other words:

redoubt vs. redoubtable

dread vs. redoubt

redoubt vs. safety

redoubt vs. refuge

fort vs. redoubt

redoubt vs. reinforced

fortification vs. redoubt

military vs. redoubt