Brēast'work, n.
(brēst'wŭrk), n. 1. (Fort.) A defensive work breast-high, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material. 2. (Naut.) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.
(brēst'wŭrk), n. 1. (Fort.) A defensive work breast-high, hastily thrown up, of earth or other material. 2. (Naut.) A railing on the quarter-deck and forecastle.