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
  • The collision pushed the Honda and the man into the right lanes of the highway, and the Subaru came to rest in a ditch, according to the crash log.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
  • On the Indiana side, it was straightened a century ago and turned into a big ditch, essentially, through dredging.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • Those are emblazoned with signature Burberry knight, while outer boxes are decorated with the house’s tonal check, winking to the Burberry trench.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • This water-repellent midi trench will keep you dry for a while.
    — Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • Police said the vehicle then traveled down a steep embankment and struck a large tree before coming to rest in a ravine.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • Officials urged displaced residents to check on their properties, clear gutters and remove debris before the rain arrives.
    — Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rural roads lack curbs, gutters and sidewalks, and small farms with livestock are allowed and encouraged.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of gutter
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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