sangar
/ˈsæŋɚ/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.73 in modern English
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A fortified breastwork, niche, or look-out post, especially one built of stone, sod, or sandbags.
British usage
Example Sentences
- "[…] sandbag sangars on the site of the new block-houses were occupied by the men, Pathans all, of a composite militia and constabulary force who had spent the day with pick and shovel behind the protecting line of British infantry."
- "At the summits of these the enemy sharpshooters waited for them in sangars, or rock-built entrenchments, each of which had to be taken before the advance could safely continue."
- "A sangar is a breastwork in the form of stonewalls built without bounding material. If stones are unavailable at or near the picket site sandbags are brought in to build the sangar."
- "As the sun finally set, the rebels rushed the sangars, but were cut to pieces by the deadly accurate SAS fire."
- "The game′s up, thought Piet as the Burghers returned fire and moved forward to attack the sangar."
- "[…] sandbag sangars flanking the entrance."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈsæŋɚ/
- British English: /ˈsaŋə/
Usage
- British usage