noun🔗ShareRempart, fortificationA 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."The children built a small rampart of sand around their sandcastle to protect it from the incoming tide. "Les enfants ont construit un petit rempart de sable autour de leur château de sable pour le protéger de la marée montante.architecturemilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRempart, fortificationA defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark."The sandbags formed a rampart against the rising floodwaters, protecting the houses behind them. "Les sacs de sable ont formé un rempart contre la montée des eaux, protégeant les maisons derrière eux.militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRempart, fortificationThat which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection."The tall hedge served as a rampart against the strong winds, protecting the garden from damage. "La haute haie servait de rempart contre les vents forts, protégeant le jardin des dégâts.architecturemilitarybuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRive escarpée, berge(usually in the plural) A steep bank of a river or gorge."The hiking trail wound along the river, with steep ramparts on either side, offering stunning views. "Le sentier de randonnée serpentait le long de la rivière, avec des berges escarpées de chaque côté, offrant des vues imprenables.geographygeologyarchitectureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFortifier avec un rempart, entourer d'un rempartTo defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart."The construction crew will rampart the perimeter of the building site with sturdy concrete walls to prevent unauthorized access. "L'équipe de construction va fortifier le périmètre du chantier avec des murs en béton solides pour empêcher l'accès non autorisé.militaryarchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
