| 单词 |
counter-line |
| 释义 |
† ˈcounter-line, n. Fortif. [counter- 13.] A line of entrenchment made against the enemy's lines; spec. a ditch bordered with a parapet to cover the besiegers in the direction of the fortress (Littré Contre-ligne). Hence † ˈcounterline v.
1598–1611Florio, Contrafodera, a counterlyning. 1611― Contrafoderare, to counterlyne. 1690J. Mackenzie Siege London-Derry 40/2 Our men were diligent to counter⁓line them. |

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