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Trenches
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The earthworks by which a besieger approaches a fortified place; generally half sunk in the ground, the other half formed by the excavated earth thrown, as a parapet, to the front.
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Ditches, английский
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Earthworks, английский
Approaches, английский
The trenches, zig-zags, saps, and other works, by which a besieger makes good his way up to a fortified place. (see trenches.)
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Axle, английский
The circular shaft connecting two wheels to form a `wheelset` (q.v.). the wheels are an interference fit to ensure the gauge is maintained. wheels are removed by forcing them off after injecting oil under high pressure into the wheel hub through a specially designed aperture drilled in the hub.
Ditches, английский
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