Caponiers

/ˌkæpəˈnɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of caponier; multiple covered passages or communication trenches in fortifications.

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of caponier with the -s suffix.

Kelly Says

A sophisticated fortress system would have caponiers layered at multiple angles—they created overlapping fields of fire so attackers were exposed no matter where they moved.

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