E-pau-le'ment, n.

[Fr., from épauler, to support with the shoulders, to back, protect by the shoulder of a bastion, from épaule, shoulder. See supra.] (Fort.) A side-work, or work to cover sidewise, made of gabions, fascines, or bags, filled with earth, or with earth heaped up. It is used to afford cover from the fire of an enemy, but is not arranged for defense by fire.