Definitions for redans

redans re·dan

Spelling: [ri-dan]
IPA: /rɪˈdæn/

Redans is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 7 points.

You can make 173 anagrams from letters in redans (adenrs).

Definitions for redans

noun

  1. a V -shaped work, usually projecting from a fortified line.

Origin of redans

1680-90; French, variant of redent a double notching or jagging, equivalent to re- re- + dent tooth Latin dent- (stem of dēns)

Examples for redans

I have just been in the redan, which exhibits a fearful scene.

Now came the turn of the British, who had to attack the redan.

Our first visit was to the redan, where we were refused admission.

We could not hold the redan till the French had taken the Malakoff.

It was sad to see the number of the bravest of our men who had fallen under the redan.

I was at the storming of the redan; I was one of the first to mount the breach.

Still more conspicuous was his conduct on the 18th June when attacking the redan.

On the 18th of June he was engaged in the desperate and bloody assault on the redan.

The repulse of the assailants at the redan did not save Sebastopol for the Russians.

The approaches to the Malakoff and the redan were not attended with greater peril.

Word Value for redans
Scrable

6

Words with friends

7

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