fosse

noun

ˈfäs How to pronounce fosse (audio)
variants or foss
Definition of fossenext
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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  1. ditch
  2. trench
  3. ravine
  4. gutter
Noun
  • Pantheon plans to reverse the damage by blocking off ditches to control the water table and significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Officers with the Cold Spring Police Department found a motorcycle in the southbound ditch along with a man who police say was not wearing a helmet.
    — Riley Moser, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • Firefighters hacked through wood, slate and concrete trench lines, a process the Reserve Organization of America says likely generated silica-containing dust.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The front office also re-signed key interior trench pieces, keeping offensive guard Sam Cosmi locked up alongside defensive tackle Daron Payne, while adding offensive line depth with veteran additions to protect Daniels.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Many more were imperiled by muddy water racing through the narrow ravines, sparking frantic rescue missions for dozens.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The helicopter then returned to the ravine and carried out the same technical maneuver to bring the second climber to safety.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • This includes checking around your property for leaks affecting your gutters, pools, buckets, and other areas where water can collect.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026
  • So spots like gutters, soffits, and even exhaust vents are appealing to them.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of gutter
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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