Meaning & use
rampart
A defensive wall, often made of earth, built to protect a fort or town from attack.
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Soldiers patrolled the ramparts of the ancient castle every night.
The city's stone ramparts had withstood sieges for over three centuries.
A note on using this word
Rampart is mostly used in historical or literary contexts describing fortified structures rather than modern walls.
Words with a similar meaning
bulwarkfortificationembankment
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