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esplanade

es·pla·nade [ ésplə nd, ésplə nàyd ] (plural es·pla·nades)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. open walkway: a long level area, especially by the sea, for walking or driving along

2. level area outside fortification: a wide level area outside a fortification, where attackers will be exposed to fire from defenders

[Late 17th century. < French< Latin explanare "flatten out" (see explain)]
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