Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
schantze
Noun
/ˈʃɑːn.t͡sə/
Definition
A term referring to a small, temporary visual barrier or fortification used, often in a military context.
Examples
- The soldiers constructed a schantze to protect themselves from enemy fire.
- During the training exercise, the troops practiced setting up a schantze quickly.
Meaning
Schanze is derived from the German language, denoting a fortification made of earth or wooden material, commonly utilized in military defenses.
Synonyms
- Redoubt
- Fortification
- Entrenchment
