RAMPART


Meaning of RAMPART in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈræmpɑ:t ]

n. & v. --n. 1 a a defensive wall with a broad top and usu. a stone parapet. b a walkway on top of such a wall. 2 a defence or protection. --v.tr. fortify or protect with or as with a rampart. [F rempart, rempar f. remparer fortify f. emparer take possession of, ult. f. L ante before + parare prepare]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.