transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈdau̇t ]
noun
Etymology: French redoute, from Italian ridotto, from Medieval Latin reductus secret place, from Latin, withdrawn, from past participle of reducere to lead back — more at reduce
Date: circa 1608
1.
a. : a small usually temporary enclosed defensive work
b. : a defended position : protective barrier
2. : a secure retreat : stronghold