Kurtine

dieNoun

curtain wall (fortification)

Word details

German meaning
Ein Mauerabschnitt zwischen zwei Bastionen einer Festung.
English meaning
Curtain wall
Synonym
None
German example
Die Kurtine verband die beiden Bastionen und bildete so eine durchgehende Verteidigungslinie.
English example
The curtain wall connected the two bastions, forming a continuous line of defense.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kurtine
Plural Form
die Kurtinen

Example sentences with “Kurtine”

  1. Die Kurtine schützte die Burg. (The curtain wall protected the castle.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Kurtine?

It is feminine (die Kurtine). The plural is 'die Kurtinen'.