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Definition of: embrasure
(em·brā′zhər) noun
1. An opening in a wall, as for a cannon.
2. Archit. a The sloping or beveling of an opening in a wall, as of a window or door, so as to enlarge its interior profile. b The opening itself, or the space within it. For illustrations see BASTION, BATTLEMENT. [<F <embraser widen <em- in (<L in-) + braser bevel]
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