fascine

Speech parts

1. fascine - Noun

2. fascine - Verb

Meaning

A cylindrical bundle of small sticks of wood, bound together, used in raising batteries, filling ditches, strengthening ramparts, and making parapets; also in revetments for river banks, and in mats for dams, jetties, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

bale bolt sheaf truss budget roll deck packet package cluster pack batch bundle assortment bunch
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Antonyms

one few separate whit pennyworth bit
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Anagrams

fancies fiances

Examples

British developments for Shermans included the fascine (used by 79th Armoured Division ), Crib, Twaby Ark, Octopus, Plymouth ( Bailey Bridge ), and AVRE ( SBG bridge). Source: Internet

It is also known as "The General of All Weapons" The fascine knife is a somewhat similar tool and weapon used by European armies throughout the late 18th to early 20th centuries. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

fascinator fascinator designer fascinatress fascine knife fascinoma fascinous