breastwork

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But now with protesters beginning to wield bows and arrows and occupying improvised breastworks, the tactics threaten to take the pro-democracy campaign to a new level of risk for all sides.

From Reuters

It arises from deepening concern about the people’s limited appreciation of the First Amendment and disgust with media waffling behind timidity’s breastworks.

From Salon

A breastwork of earth might have been raised first, to break off tempests; afterward, it would have four sides, then perhaps a thatch of palm leaves—and the primitive adobe dwelling stood in its glory.

From Project Gutenberg

The after side of the top was protected by a mantlet of stout wood, while the sides were fitted with a low breastwork.

From Project Gutenberg

A breastwork of great boulders rolled into position from above would baffle the bravest.

From Project Gutenberg