The slope or bank of earth behind a fortification, protecting it from enemy fire.

किला क्षेत्र के पीछे की ढलान

English Usage: The soldiers took cover behind the counterscarp during the attack.

Hindi Usage: सैनिकों ने हमले के दौरान किले के क्षेत्र के पीछे की ढलान के पीछे शरण ली।