THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
HISTORY OF THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER
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an acre of land
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piles of earth that provide defense
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islands
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bombs
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Detailed explanation-1: -rampart (plural ramparts) A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose. A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
Detailed explanation-2: -In fortification architecture, a bank or rampart is a length of embankment or wall forming part of the defensive boundary of a castle, hillfort, settlement or other fortified site. It is usually broad-topped and made of excavated earth and/or masonry.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ramparts of a castle or city are the earth walls, often with stone walls on them, that were built to protect it.
Detailed explanation-4: -The word ‘Rampart’ is derived from the French word ‘Remparer’ which means ‘to fortify’. Ramparts got their name because they protected the castles against attacks.