fosses

noun

plural of fosse
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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  1. ditches
  2. trenches
  3. ravines
  4. gutters
Noun
  • Culex mosquitoes can breed in a wide range of habitats, including storm drains, roadside ditches, retention ponds, wetlands and other standing water.
    — Kylee Rae Noel, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Hilly woods or swamps with lots of folds, ditches, and creeks are best for ground hunting.
    — Colin Moore, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ditches
Noun
  • In August 2025, utility workers digging trenches for a natural gas project in Lima, Peru, uncovered two 1,000-year-old tombs in a single day.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Long Waterloo Heritage Trench Coat Taking its cue from the original Burberry trenches, the Waterloo coat is cut to a more generous, classic fit with soft, rounded shoulders.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of trenches
Noun
  • This 150-acre Clayton County preserve sits near shopping centers and busy roads, but its trails wind through woodlands, ravines and ponds that feel worlds away from metro Atlanta.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 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 ravines
Noun
  • Cleaning gutters, clearing plumbing clogs, and even regularly dusting a home are essential tasks.
    — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of gutters
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