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Meaning of Rampart | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t

Definitions

  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. A steep bank of a river or gorge.
    plural-normally

Equivalents

العربية السور حاجز متراس
Български бастион
Català baluard terraplè
Čeština hradba val
Cymraeg rhagfur
Dansk bolværk vold
Esperanto remparo
Español baluarte defensa muralla muro terraplén
Français rempart
Gàidhlig bàbhan gàrradh mùr
עברית סוללה
Italiano baluardo cinta cinto muro recinto
ქართული მიწაყრილი
한국어 성벽
Kurdî mûr şet şet şûr şûr
Latina agger moene munitio vallum
Latviešu siena
Македонски бедем одбрана
Nederlands bolwerk wal
Slovenčina val
Türkçe istihkâm korunma şet sur

Examples

Between the southern end of the village, called Bridge End, and the River Thames runs a double row of ramparts and a ditch known as Dyke Hills.”

CEFR level

C2
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