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Loophole

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In architecture a loophole is an opening in the external walls of a military installation for purposes of protection, being used by the soldiers inside the building to shoot at the enemy. Were usually constructed with a large opening on the inside, to give the soldier space to maneuver, and tapering to the outside so that they made very small targets for the enemy.

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