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Webster 1913 Edition
Rampart
Ram′part
(răm′pärt)
, Noun.
[F.
rempart
, OF. rempar
, fr. remparer
to fortify, se remparer
to fence or intrench one’s self; pref. re-
re- + pref. en-
(L. in
) + parer
to defend, parry, prepare, L. parare
to prepare. See Pare
.] 1.
That which fortifies and defends from assault; that which secures safety; a defense or bulwark.
2.
(Fort.)
A broad embankment of earth round a place, upon which the parapet is raised. It forms the substratum of every permanent fortification.
Mahan.
Syn. – Bulwark; fence; security; guard.
–
Rampart
, Bulwark
. These words were formerly interchanged; but in modern usage a distinction has sprung up between them. The rampart of a fortified place is the enceinte or entire main embankment or wall which surrounds it. The term bulwark is now applied to peculiarly strong outworks which project for the defense of the rampart, or main work. A single bastion is a bulwark. In using these words figuratively, rampart is properly applied to that which protects by walling out; bulwark to that which stands in the forefront of danger, to meet and repel it. Hence, we speak of a distinguished individual as the bulwark, not the rampart, of the state. This distinction, however, is often disregarded. Ram′part
,Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Ramparted
; p. pr. & vb. n.
Ramparting
.] To surround or protect with, or as with, a rampart or ramparts.
Those grassy hills, those glittering dells,
Proudly
Proudly
ramparted
with rocks. Coleridge.
Rampart gun
(Fort.)
, a cannon or large gun for use on a rampart and not as a fieldpiece.
Webster 1828 Edition
Rampart
RAM'PART
,Noun.
1.
In fortification, an elevation or mound of earth round a place, capable of resisting cannon shot, and formed into bastions, curtains, &c.No standards from the hostile ramparts torn.
2.
That which fortifies and defends from assault; that which secures safety.RAM'PART
,Verb.
T.
Definition 2024
rampart
rampart
English
Noun
rampart (plural ramparts)
- 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.
- A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
- That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
- (usually in the plural) A steep bank of a river or gorge.
Translations
defensive ridge of earth
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defensive structure; bulwark
protection against intrusion
steep bank of a river or gorge
Verb
rampart (third-person singular simple present ramparts, present participle ramparting, simple past and past participle ramparted)
- To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.
- Coleridge
- Those grassy hills, those glittering dells, / Proudly ramparted with rocks.
- Coleridge