Associations to the word «Rampart»

RAMPART, noun. 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.

RAMPART, noun. A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.

RAMPART, noun. That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.

RAMPART, noun. (usually in the plural) A steep bank of a river or gorge.

RAMPART, verb. To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

RAMPART, noun. An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down".