casemate

noun

case·​mate ˈkās-ˌmāt How to pronounce casemate (audio)
: a fortified position or chamber or an armored enclosure on a warship from which guns are fired through embrasures

Examples of casemate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since his death, tribute story Perry have poured in from his Friends casemates – who released a joint statement — as well as the show’s co-creators. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023 What to Do: The Bock casemates are a series of tunnels, running beneath the ruins of the old city fortifications, that leads out to large, cliff-side openings that offer not only some of the best panoramic views in Luxembourg but also a fascinating look into the city's history. Chris Heasman, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2023 Taking shelter in a tiny casemate built in medieval times and depending on food handouts from volunteers and charities is far from his dream. Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2018

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Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Old Italian casamatta

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of casemate was in 1550

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“Casemate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/casemate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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