Vocabulary Entry

fosse

|noun • verb

noun

A deep ditch or trench, often filled with water, used for defense or drainage.

Example Sentences

"The ancient castle was surrounded by a fosse to deter attackers."

"While hiking, we stumbled upon a fosse that was once part of a medieval fortification."

"The engineers designed a fosse to manage stormwater runoff effectively."

verb

Example Sentences

"The soldiers planned to fosse the perimeter of their camp for security."

"During the construction, they decided to fosse the entire site to protect it from flooding."

"The architects proposed to fosse the new building for aesthetic and functional purposes."