hornwork

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /hˈɔːrnwɜːk/
- /hˈɔːnwɜːk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /hˈɔːrnwɜːk/

Definitions of hornwork word

noun hornwork A type of fortification consisting of a pair of demi-bastions with a curtain wall connecting them and with two long sides directed upon the faces of the bastions, or ravelins of the inner fortifications, so as to be defended by them. 1
noun hornwork a freestanding fortification with angular points or horns serving to enclose an area immediately adjacent to a fort and add an extra layer of defence 0
noun hornwork work in horn 0
noun hornwork cuckoldry 0

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Parts of speech for Hornwork

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hornwork popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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