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rampart

Pronunciation: /ˈrampɑːt/
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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 castle with ramparts and a moat
  • a defensive or protective barrier:the open Pacific broke on the far-off ramparts of the reef

verb

[with object]
  • fortify or surround with or as if with a rampart:the town’s streets were ramparted with tall mounds of rubble

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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