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fosse

noun

ˈfäs

variants or foss

Definition of fosse

as in ditch

a long narrow channel dug in the earth the first line of defense is a water-filled fosse that enemy troops would have to cross

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Noun

The city later determined that roughly 300 gallons of ferric chloride, diluted with reuse water, had flowed into a drainage ditch, the report said.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
The last-ditch appeal to his humanity worked; Henderson allegedly stopped, got dressed and left, according to court records.

— Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of ditch

Noun

The modest trench that once plagued the Galaxy Z Fold series' inner display is virtually gone.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 23 July 2026
Crews have welded in new steel pipe, tested for leaks and begun preparing the 25-foot-deep trench for backfilling, concrete slurry, asphalt and water-quality checks before traffic can return.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of trench

Noun

Both vehicles went into a nearby ravine and the tree line, a police report said.

— Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
On the steel side, Phantom’s Revenge turns 25, still dropping riders 232 feet into the ravine at speeds around 85 mph and earning national attention as a USA TODAY 10Best‑nominated coaster.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Definition of ravine

Noun

These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic vents or settling into dry debris near your home.

— Neil Collins, Washington Post, 24 July 2026
Start by making sure your gutters and downspouts are clean and directing water away from your home’s foundation.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

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