as in ditches
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
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The sweet steam mixed with the sour smell of leaves in ditches and marshy places along the creek.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026 -
If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Makeshift trenches with food supplies and utensils belonging to the miners were also dismantled, with clothing items left behind after the miners fled the site in Randfontein, about 25 miles west of Johannesburg.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Beneath the landscape, a geoexchange system composed of 16 trenches, each roughly 10 feet deep and 150 feet long, taps the earth’s stable temperature to handle heating and cooling.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ponds, streams, small ravines, and valleys provide drama throughout its 27 acres.—
Amy Waldman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Mar. 2026
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If outside, seek shelter in low-lying areas like ditches or ravines.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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Check that gutters are firmly attached and not pulling away from the roofline.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Side-running bus lanes in those areas would follow a complete road reconstruction, including new sidewalks, medians, boulevards, pavements, curbs and gutters.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Fosses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosses. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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