What does REDAN mean?

Here is the information you requested on "redan": Redan 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• A type of fortification with two projecting faces forming a salient angle.
• A golf hole that is angled in such a way as to require a shot that curves in order to reach the green.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /rɪˈdæn/
• UK: /ˈriːdæn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "redan" originated from French, where it means "projection" or "salient", and was adopted into English in the 18th century. It is mainly used in military and golf contexts.

5. Synonyms:

• Fortification: bastion, rampart, bulwark
• Golf: dogleg, angled hole

6. Related Words:

• Anger
• Dance
• Denar
• Radar
• Ramen

7. Example Sentences:

• The forts redan was strategically placed to defend against enemy attacks from two sides.
• The 11th hole on the golf course is a challenging redan that requires a precise shot.