counterscarp

coun·ter·scarp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koun-ter-skahrp]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌskɑrp/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.skɑːp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koun-ter-skahrp]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌskɑrp/

Definitions of counterscarp word

noun counterscarp the outer side of the ditch of a fort 3
noun counterscarp the outer slope or wall of a ditch or moat in a fortification 3
noun counterscarp the exterior slope or wall of the ditch of a fort, supporting the covered way. 1
noun counterscarp The outer wall of a ditch in a fortification. 1
noun counterscarp The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch. 0

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Origin of counterscarp

First appearance:

before 1565

One of the 32% oldest English words

1565-75; counter- + scarp (modeled on Italian contrascarpa); replacing counterscarfe, with scarfe obsolete variant of scarp

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Parts of speech for Counterscarp

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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counterscarp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

counterscarp usage trend in Literature

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