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rampart

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Noun — A defensive wall or raised bank of earth surrounding a fort or town, often topped with a walkway.

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city ramparts castle ramparts a rampart of defence

Etymology

From Middle French rempart, "fortification," built from re- ("again") plus emparer ("to fortify or seize"), ultimately from Latin roots meaning "to prepare."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rampart” mean?

The word “rampart” means a defensive wall or raised bank of earth surrounding a fort or town, often topped with a walkway. In plain terms, a defensive wall or bank around a fortified place, or by extension any protective barrier.

How do you pronounce “rampart”?

“Rampart” is pronounced RAM-paht (/ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/ in IPA).

How do you use “rampart” in a sentence?

Here is “rampart” used in a sentence: “Tourists walked along the old city's stone ramparts.”

What part of speech is “rampart”?

“Rampart” is a noun.

Where does the word “rampart” come from?

The word “rampart” comes from Latin. From Middle French rempart, "fortification," built from re- ("again") plus emparer ("to fortify or seize"), ultimately from Latin roots meaning "to prepare.".

How many meanings does “rampart” have?

“Rampart” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a defensive wall or raised bank of earth surrounding a fort or town, often topped with a walkway.

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