The Meaning of redoubt

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Redoubt

A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.

Redoubt

In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin.

Redoubt

v. t.

To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread.

Redoubtable

Formidable; dread; terrible to foes; as, a redoubtable hero; hence, valiant; -- often in contempt or burlesque.

Redoubted

Formidable; dread.

Redoubting

Reverence; honor.