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sconce

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Noun
obsolete
Japanese Meaning
峠や渡し場などを守るために築かれる小規模な砦または防御施設。 / (古語)保護や避難のための小屋、または簡易な避難小屋。 / (建築において)スクィンチ、正方形または円形の空間にドームなどを載せるための補強構造。
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兵士たちは狭い峠を見下ろす古い小さな砦の背後に身を寄せ、来襲者を撃退する準備をした。

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A type of small fort or other fortification, especially as built to defend a pass or ford. / (obsolete) A hut for protection and shelter; a stall. / (architecture) A squinch.

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sconce

The soldiers took refuge behind the old sconce overlooking the narrow pass, preparing to repel any attackers.

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The soldiers took refuge behind the old sconce overlooking the narrow pass, preparing to repel any attackers.

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