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rampart

/ræmpɑːrt/ noun · British & US
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What does rampart mean?

noun

A wall or earthwork built around a fortress or other fortified place to protect it from attack. A natural or artificial barrier that prevents or restricts the flow of something.

Example

"The medieval castle's rampart was breached by the enemy army."

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