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demibastion
dem·i·bas·tion [ dèmmee básch'n, dèmmee bástee ən ] (plural dem·i·bas·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
two-sided fortification: a two-sided fortification that consists of a wall facing forward and a wall facing a flank
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