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demi-bastion

demi-bastion

9.9
A part of a fort wall that sticks out and has one front and one side for defence
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛmiˌbæs.tʃən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : demibastión
  • Engineers debated the advantages of a full bastion over a demi-bastion in the new fort design.

Examples

  • The old fortress included a demi-bastion at its northern corner for added defense.

  • Historical records describe the construction of a demi-bastion to cover the fort's vulnerable approach.

  • The demi-bastion is impressive.

  • Look at that demi-bastion!

  • Engineers debated the advantages of a full bastion over a demi-bastion in the new fort design.

  • Historical records describe the construction of a demi-bastion to cover the fort's vulnerable approach.

  • The old fortress included a demi-bastion at its northern corner for added defense.

Synonyms

bastion
vsdemi-bastion
  • Specialized
5 8.3

A strong part of a fort that sticks out for protection

is a more specific form with only one face and one flank
half-bastion
vsdemi-bastion
  • Archaic
9.9

A part of a fort that juts out with one face and one side for defense

has identical meaning but differs only in naming form

Surface Forms

demi-bastion singular
demi-bastions plural

Morphology

demi-bastion = bastion (semi-transparent) = demi + bastion

Formally 'demi-' means 'half' and combines directly with 'bastion' to mean a half bastion, but 'demi-' is a less familiar combining form to many learners.

Etymology

Demi-bastion comes from demi meaning 'half', like in demigod, and bastion meaning 'a strong part of a fort that sticks out to defend it'. So a demi-bastion is literally a 'half' bastion, a fort piece with one face and one flank used to protect a corner.