Rampart

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t/

Origin

From Old French rempart ("a rampart of a fort"), from remparer ("to defend, fortify, inclose with a rampart"), from re- ("again") + emparer ("to defend, fortify, surround, seize, take possesion of"), from en- + parer ("to defend").

Full definition of rampart

Noun

1. A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
2. A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
3. That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
4. (usually in the plural) A steep bank of a river or gorge.

Verb

1. To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.
• ColeridgeThose grassy hills, those glittering dells,
  Proudly ramparted with rocks.

Derived terms

• ramparted

Related terms

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