embrasure
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Chess, by and large, is a war game played by nonmartial people who would have trouble identifying the business end of an M16 or explaining the difference between an embrasure and a sally port.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
In addition, the historic cannon port embrasure located in the east guard room has been restored to its original condition.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 1, 2015
I leaned back in the embrasure in a more comfortable position, so that I could enjoy more fully the aërial gambolling.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
He leaned his head against the cold stone of the embrasure, until she took his hand.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
She left the fireplace and drifted over to the great embrasure of the window.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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