Rasante \Ra`sante"\ (r[.a]`z[aum]Nt"), a. [F., p. pr. of raser
to graze.] (Fort.)
Sweeping; grazing; -- applied to a style of fortification in
which the command of the works over each other, and over the
country, is kept very low, in order that the shot may more
effectually sweep or graze the ground before them. --H. L.
Scott.
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