English Explanatory Dictionary

chevrette

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A machine for raising guns (such as a howitzer) or mortar into their carriages.

Word forms

chevrette chevrettes

Etymology

From French chevrette, diminutive of chèvre (“goat”). Compare chevron.

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