noun🔗ShareTerraplén, taludThe sloping earthen embankment behind a defensive wall."The soldiers retreated up the terreplein behind the castle wall, seeking cover from the enemy arrows. "Los soldados se retiraron al terraplén detrás de la muralla del castillo, buscando refugio de las flechas enemigas.militaryarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerraplén, plataformaThe 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. "Los soldados estaban en el terraplén, protegidos tras el parapeto, mientras que los defensores usaban la plataforma para disparar al enemigo que se acercaba.architecturemilitarybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBase de artilleríaAny level base used by artillery in the field."The artillery crew carefully leveled the terreplein before positioning the heavy gun. "La tripulación de artillería niveló cuidadosamente la base de artillería antes de colocar el cañón pesado.militaryweaponwarpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTerraplén, malecónAny 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. "El nuevo canal fluía muy por encima de los campos, su agua se mantenía en su lugar por un terraplén masivo que se extendía por millas.architecturegeologyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading