A small, and usually a roughly constructed, fort or outwork of varying shape, commonly erected for a temporary purpose, and without flanking defenses, -- used esp. in fortifying tops of hills and passes, and positions in hostile territory.
In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin. [Written also redout.]
To stand in dread of; to regard with fear; to dread. [R.]
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