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forward wall

nounmasculineliterário/ɐ̃.tɨ.ˈmu.ɾu/rare

an·te·mu·ro

Definition

A wall or defensive work built in front of the main wall; an outwork.
The forward wall was designed to absorb the initial assault.
Remains of the ancient forward wall were unearthed.
Common collocations
outer wallforward wall

Etymology

Do latim *antemurus*, de *ante-* (diante de) + *murus* (muro).

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