noun🔗ShareThe sloping earthen embankment behind a defensive wall."The soldiers retreated up the terreplein behind the castle wall, seeking cover from the enemy arrows. "militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe level platform atop a wall, typically protected by a parapet and (strictly) distinguished from the slightly higher banquette used by its defenders."The soldiers stood on the terreplein, sheltered behind the parapet, while the defenders used the banquette to fire upon the approaching enemy. "architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny level base used by artillery in the field."The artillery crew carefully leveled the terreplein before positioning the heavy gun. "militaryweaponwarpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny earthen embankment with a broad level top, such as those used for a canal elevated above a valley floor."The new canal flowed high above the fields, its water held in place by a massive terreplein that stretched for miles. "architecturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
