fosse

[US]/fɒs/
[UK]/fɑs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a long, narrow trench or underground passage, especially in a fortress.

Example Sentences

The whole army begins to clamour for the fosse to be filled up.

The castle was surrounded by a deep fosse.

The soldiers dug a fosse to protect the fort.

The fosse was filled with water to deter intruders.

The fosse provided an extra layer of defense for the fortress.

The enemy troops attempted to cross the fosse under heavy fire.

Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the fosse of the old city.

The fosse was overgrown with vegetation, making it difficult to navigate.

The fosse was a key feature of the medieval castle's defenses.

The fosse was designed to be a barrier against enemy attacks.

The fosse was strategically located to impede enemy advancement.

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