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Barbette

Noun - Architecture

1. A platform or parapet at the top of a fort, usually raised to protect gunners or artillery weapons.

Sample sentence: The soldiers took cover behind the sturdy barbette, ready to defend the fort from enemy attack.

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Noun - Fashion

1. A type of collarless blouse or jacket, typically worn by women, characterized by a high, rounded neckline.

Sample sentence: She paired her elegant barbette jacket with a matching skirt for a sophisticated look.

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Noun - Zoology

1. A small, sharp, backward-pointing bristle or hair-like appendage, typically found on certain feathers or the body of certain insects.

Sample sentence: The barbette on the bird's feather assisted in the aerodynamics of its flight.

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Noun - Military

1. A protective armored or reinforced enclosure on a warship, used to house heavy guns or artillery pieces.

Sample sentence: The battleship's barbette provided a secure position for the large caliber guns.

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