Fosse (Noun)
Meaning
Ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A medieval fosse near the city walls allowed its defenders to easily cut off an approaching enemy's access to the city gates.
- The Romans fortified their military camps with a fosse, often surrounding it with wooden palisades for additional defense.
- In siege warfare, the moat or fosse surrounding a castle was usually the first obstacle attackers had to overcome.
- Historical records suggest a fosse was dug to fortify the city walls during the early stages of the Middle Ages.
- A long, narrow fosse extended around the perimeter of the medieval castle, helping its occupants fend off invading forces.