rampart
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A steep bank of a river or gorge.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹæm.pɑː(ɹ)t
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
usually in the plural
A steep bank of a river or gorge.
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
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.
That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.
verb
To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Formality
- Technical
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A steep bank of a river or gorge.
Used this way, rampart is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in finance or economics contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Finance/economics
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- “They stormed the ramparts of the city.”noun
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