breastworks Antonyms
Meaning of breastworks
breastworks
a wall thrown together to serve as a defense in battle, a temporary fortification
breastworks Sentence Examples
- The soldiers erected sturdy breastworks to shield themselves from enemy fire.
- The breastworks consisted of a series of interconnected earthworks that provided ample cover.
- Enemy artillery rounds pounded the breastworks but failed to penetrate their defenses.
- The defenders used the breastworks as a vantage point to launch counterattacks against the advancing forces.
- The breastworks extended for miles, creating a formidable obstacle for the invading army.
- The breastworks were constructed using a combination of soil, logs, and barbed wire.
- The engineers meticulously designed the breastworks to provide maximum protection while minimizing exposure.
- The breastworks became a symbol of the resilience and determination of the defenders.
- The battle raged for days as both sides fought fiercely to control the breastworks.
- After the conflict, the breastworks remained as a testament to the horrors and sacrifices of war.
FAQs About the word breastworks
a wall thrown together to serve as a defense in battle, a temporary fortification
earthworks, bulwarks,fortifications, strongholds, forts, battlements, ramparts, redoubts, fortresses, parapets
No antonyms found.
The soldiers erected sturdy breastworks to shield themselves from enemy fire.
The breastworks consisted of a series of interconnected earthworks that provided ample cover.
Enemy artillery rounds pounded the breastworks but failed to penetrate their defenses.
The defenders used the breastworks as a vantage point to launch counterattacks against the advancing forces.
