Definitions

1. noun

A type of earthwork or fortification, typically a redoubt or fortified work, especially in a defensive position.

“The military engineers constructed a redan to protect the strategic hill from enemy forces.”

2. noun

In golf, a redan is a type of hole or green, typically a par-3, with the hole being located at the side of the green, rather than in the center.

“The golf course designer created a challenging redan hole, requiring players to hit their shot accurately to reach the hole.”