rampart

noun
UK: /ˈræmpɑːt/
US: /ˈræmpɑːrt/

  1. A defensive wall of a castle or walled city, often made of earth or stone.

    1. The castle's rampart protected it from invaders.
    2. Guards patrolled the rampart, watching for any sign of approaching enemies to the city.

  2. A protective barrier or defense.

    1. Education is a rampart against ignorance and fear.
    2. Free speech is seen by many as a crucial rampart against tyranny and oppression.

Synonyms

barrier bulwark wall defense fortification
rampart transitive-verb

  1. To fortify or defend with a rampart.

    1. The city was ramparted against potential attacks.
    2. They ramparted the border region, expecting an invasion in the coming weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rampart" in English means: A defensive wall of a castle or walled city, often made of earth or stone., A protective barrier or defense..

The phonetic transcription of "rampart" is /ˈræmpɑːt/ in British English and /ˈræmpɑːrt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rampart": barrier, bulwark, wall, defense, fortification.

Example usage of "rampart": "The castle's rampart protected it from invaders.". More examples on the page.