RAMPART Meaning and
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A rampart is a substantial defensive wall or barrier constructed to protect a town, fort, castle, or other fortified structure from external threats or enemy attacks. Typically made of earth, stone, or concrete, this structure is strategically positioned around the perimeter of the fortified area, serving as a fortified line of defense.
The main purpose of a rampart is to impede or deter potential invaders, providing a significant obstacle to their advancement. It acts as a physical barrier preventing access to the defended area, forcing attackers to find alternative means to breach the fortifications. These walls are often constructed with skillful military engineering techniques, making them formidable barriers to overcome.
Ramparts may feature various components that enhance their defensive capabilities. These include bastions or towers, which provide additional points of defense and enable defenders to observe and protect different areas of the fortifications. Parapets, platforms, or walkways are regularly incorporated to allow easy movement for defenders along the top of the rampart, facilitating effective surveillance and defense.
In addition to their defensive role, ramparts can serve as a platform for artillery or archers, providing an advantageous position to attack enemies. They can also hold defensive structures such as gates or drawbridges that control access to the fortified area.
Overall, a rampart is a robust and essential feature of fortifications, enabling the effective protection of a specific area against potential aggressors.
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A mound or wall of earth or masonry, usually of both, surrounding a fortified place, on which troops and guns are placed, and on which the parapet is raised,-situated between the ditch and the place thus protected, it consists of an interior and exterior slope, a banquette, &c.; in a restricted sense, the platform behind the parapet; anything that fortifies or secures safety.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of RAMPART
The word "rampart" originated from Middle French "rampe" which means "ramp" or "slope". This Middle French term was derived from the Old Italian word "rampa" meaning "a climbing plant", which itself can be traced back to the Old Germanic word "rampon" or "rammus" meaning "hoof" or "claw". Over time, "rampe" came to refer to the slope or embankment used in fortifications, eventually evolving into "rampart" in English.
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Conjugate verb Rampart
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