counterscarp

(architecture) The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

Japanese Meaning

防御または要塞の溝の外側の斜面

The sentry paced the counterscarp at dawn, peering over the edge for any movement in the valley below.

見張りは夜明けに防御用の堀の外側斜面を歩き、下の谷で動きがないか縁から覗き込んだ。

Sense（1）

(architecture) The outer slope of a defensive or fortified ditch

counterscarps

（ plural ）