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breast·work | \ ˈbrest-ˌwərk 
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\Definition of breastwork
: a temporary fortification
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breastwork
nounbreast·work | \ ˈbrest-ˌwərk \
\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 1642
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