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relais.

A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to catch any earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ɹəˈleɪ/
  1. A narrow space between the foot of the rampart and the scarp of the ditch, serving to catch any earth that may crumble off or be washed down, and prevent its falling into the ditch.

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from French relais. See relay (noun).

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