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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
  • Hundreds of British troops crisscrossed fields with thousands of metres of razor wire and dug a long ditch that was later partially filled with water to act as a moat to keep the Protestant marchers away from the Catholic enclave.
    — Amanda Ferguson Reuters, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Much of the stone used to construct Hadrian’s Wall and its forts and milecastles was recycled over the centuries, but the stone footings largely remain, as do the flanking ditches.
    — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ditch
Noun
  • But with campaigns romanticizing the British countryside and a new mini exhibition at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum honoring one of its greatest hallmarks, the trusty trench, Burberry is fully owning its history.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The shape appears on leather bombers, trench hybrids and wool coats.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of trench
Noun
  • The National Park and World Biosphere Reserve affords nearly 10 miles to hike amid towering ravine walls, flowing streams, and dense forests.
    — Jennifer Tzeses, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of ravine
Noun
  • Clean clogged roof gutters, especially if leaves tend to clog the drains.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clean clogged roof gutters, especially if leaves tend to plug the drains.
    — Susan Bromley, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of gutter
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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