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rampart

ram·part [ rám prt ]


noun  (plural ram·parts)
Definition:
 
fortified embankment: a defensive fortification made of an earthen embankment, often topped by a low protective wall



transitive verb  (past and past participle ram·part·ed, present participle ram·part·ing, 3rd person present singular ram·parts)
Definition:
 
fortify or protect something: to protect somebody or something with ramparts or something similar

[Late 16th century. < French rempart< remparer "defend again" < Old French emparer "defend"]
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