fosse
noun
ˈfäs 
variants or foss
: ditch, moat
Synonyms
- dike
- ditch
- gutter
- sheugh [chiefly Scottish]
- trench
- trough
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Example Sentences
the first line of defense is a water-filled fosse that enemy troops would have to cross
Word History
Etymology
Middle English fosse, borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin fossa "ditch, trench," noun derivative from feminine of fossus, past participle of fodere "to jab, dig" — more at fossil entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
fosses
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- ditches
- trenches
- ravines
- gutters
- furrows
- dikes
- moats
- troughs
- gullies
- sheughs
- gulleys
- drains
- culverts
- acequias
- drills
- stanks
- sunk fences
- draws
- kennels
- ha-has
