rampart

🇺🇸 /ˈræmpɑːrt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈræmpɑːt/
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noun
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A strong wall built around a castle or town to protect it.

The soldiers stood guard on the castle ramparts, watching for any sign of danger.

translation

n. A strong wall built around a castle or town to protect it.

Word Forms

Plural ramparts