casemates

[US]/ˈkeɪs.meɪt/
[UK]/ˈkɛsmeɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A fortified chamber or room, typically part of a wall or fortification, designed to house artillery and protect gunners.; A chamber in a castle wall that housed guns and protected the soldiers operating them.

Phrases & Collocations

casemate wall

casemate design

casemate artillery

casemate fortification

casemate structure

casemate entrance

casemate gun

casemate bunker

casemate position

casemate crew

Example Sentences

the soldiers took refuge in the casemate during the attack.

the architect designed a modern casemate for the fortress.

they stored ammunition in the casemate for safety.

the historical tour included a visit to the old casemate.

during the renovation, they discovered hidden rooms in the casemate.

the casemate provided excellent protection against enemy fire.

he studied the design of the casemate for his thesis.

the museum has a section dedicated to the history of casemates.

casemates are often found in military fortifications.

they used the casemate as a command center during the operation.

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