Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rampart
noun
/ˈræmpɑːrt/
Definition
A rampart is a defensive wall or bank, typically surrounding a fort or castle to provide protection against attacks.
Examples
- The soldiers took their positions behind the ramparts to guard against enemy forces.
- The ancient castle still stands, with its massive ramparts visible from miles away.
Meaning
It refers to both the physical structure used in fortifications and metaphorically to any safeguard against danger.
Synonyms
- bulwark
- fortification
- defense
- wall
- bastion
