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emplacement [em′plās·mənt] (geology) Intrusion of igneous rock or development of an ore body in older rocks. (ordnance) Prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment, protecting against hostile fire or bombardment but permitting execution of the mission of the weapons. Act of fixing a gun in a prepared position from which it may be fired. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He noted machine-gun emplacements cunningly hidden from the view of the British and listening posts placed well out in No Man's Land. |
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