Synonyms for

Rampart

Verb / ˈræˌmpɑ:rt / Another word for rampart — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack

Synonyms & similar words

wall bulwark fortification wall barrier defense protection bulwark stockade embankment palisade parapet barricade ramparted ramparting bastion redoubt earthwork entrenchment breastwork outwork fence

Example sentences

  1. The soldiers stood on the rampart watching for the enemy.
  2. The castle's rampart was made of stone.
  3. The fort's ramparts were too high to climb over.
  4. The city was protected by a series of ramparts and walls.
  5. The enemy could not breach the ramparts of the castle.

Quotes

  • The ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming.
  • The ramparts of the city walls stood tall and proud.
  • The castle's ramparts were a formidable defense against invaders.

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