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Meaning of ramparts
The primary meaning of the word "ramparts" refers to a defensive wall or fortification, especially one surrounding a castle or town.
Etymology of ramparts
The word "ramparts" originates from the Old French word "rampart" or "rempart", which is derived from the Old French "re" (again, an intensifier) and "empar" or "empart" (to fortify or provide with a wall), ultimately from the Latin "parare" (to prepare)
Historically, the term has been used to describe the defensive walls or fortifications of castles, towns, and cities, especially during the medieval period
Synonyms
fortifications
walls
defenses
strongholds
bastions
fortresses
citadels
bulwarks
barricades
palisades
stockades
earthworks
redoubts
outworks
parapets
battlements
curtains
moats
ditches
trenches
embankments
ramparts
entrenchments
breastworks
redans
lunettes
sconces
abatis
Definitions
- A defensive wall or fortification, especially one surrounding a castle or town
- * A long, narrow, raised edge of earth or stone, especially one used as a fortification
Usage Examples
- The city's ancient ramparts still stand today, a testament to its rich history
- * The army breached the enemy's ramparts and claimed the city
- * The ramparts of the castle were high and imposing, making it nearly impenetrable
Antonyms
vulnerabilities
weaknesses
openings
gaps
breaches
entrances
exits
passages
doors
gates
portals
entryways
access points
vulnerabilities
exposures
susceptibilities
liabilities
deficiencies