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Vocabulary Entry
rampart
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A defensive wall or barrier designed to protect an area, typically a fort or castle.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers took shelter behind the rampart during the battle."
"The ancient castle still had well-preserved ramparts that overlooked the valley."
"They built a rampart to defend the town from potential attacks."
V
verb
To fortify or defend with a rampart or similar structure.
Example Sentences
"The engineers ramparted the perimeter of the fort for increased security."
"They decided to rampart the village to protect it from invasions."
"During the siege, they ramparted the weak points of the wall."