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rampart

Syllabification: (ram·part)
Pronunciation: /ˈramˌpärt/

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Definition of rampart

noun

(usually ramparts)
  • a defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway and typically a stone parapet.
  • a defensive or protective barrier:the open Pacific broke on the far-off ramparts of the reef

verb

[with object] rare
  • fortify or surround with or as if with a rampart.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French rempart, from remparer 'fortify, take possession of again', based on Latin ante 'before' + parare 'prepare'

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