See also: épaulement English Alternative forms epaulment Etymology French épaulement, from épaule + -ment Pronunciation IPA(key): /eɪ.poʊlˈmɑnt/ Noun epaulement (plural epaulements) A barricade of heaped earth for protection from gunfire. (ballet) A position in which one shoulder is thrust forward and the other back, and the torso turned at a right angle to the supporting leg. Translations ballet position Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.