Redoubt

Pronunciation: /rɪˈdaʊt/

Definitions of redoubt

noun a small fort or outwork for defense

Example Sentences

A1 The soldiers took refuge in the redoubt during the battle.

A2 The redoubt was strategically located on top of the hill.

B1 The general ordered the construction of a new redoubt to fortify the area.

B2 The enemy's attack was successfully repelled thanks to the strong redoubt defenses.

C1 The historical redoubt still stands as a reminder of the past military strategies.

C2 The redoubt's architecture was designed with intricate detail to withstand any siege.

Examples of redoubt in a Sentence

formal The soldiers retreated to their redoubt to defend against the enemy's attack.

informal Let's hide out in the redoubt until the coast is clear.

slang We found a sweet redoubt to crash at for the weekend.

figurative Her unwavering faith was her redoubt in times of trouble.

Grammatical Forms of redoubt

• past tense: redoubted
• plural: redoubts
• comparative: more redoubt
• superlative: most redoubt
• present tense: redoubts
• future tense: will redoubt
• perfect tense: have redoubted
• continuous tense: is redoubting
• singular: redoubt
• positive degree: redoubt
• infinitive: to redoubt
• gerund: redoubting
• participle: redoubting

Origin and Evolution of redoubt

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'redoubt' originated from the French word 'redoute' meaning a small defensive fortification.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'redoubt' came to be used in English to refer to a small, temporary defensive fortification or stronghold used in military operations.