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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fosse
  1. ditch
  2. trench
  3. ravine
  4. gutter
Noun
  • In August 1950 the area that came to be known as the Gaza Strip was cut off from the rest of Palestine by a ditch carved into the soil by a single-blade plough pulled by a tractor.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • Some propose walls and ditches to keep people from migrating.
    — Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • The incident happened after two trenches collapsed in Oakland County in the last 24 hours.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
    — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • Reaching the wreckage proved difficult as emergency workers, backed by paramilitary forces, climbed down a steep mountainside to the ravine up to 25 meters (80 feet) deep.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • How Rain Barrels Work Rain barrels collect water from roofs or catchment surfaces through gutters, directing it into a storage container, says Eric Nieusma, a regenerative and organic farmer.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026
  • Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of gutter
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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