breast·work
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Definition of breastwork
: a temporary fortification
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“Breastwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breastwork. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.
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breastwork
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breast·work
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Kids Definition of breastwork
: a wall thrown together to serve as a defense in battle
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The first known use of breastwork was in 1633
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