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outer ditch

nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.'fo.su/rare

an·te·fos·so

Definition

An exterior ditch or moat in front of a fortification.
The outer ditch was filled with water as an additional defense.
Attackers had to cross the outer ditch first.
Common collocations
castle's outer ditchto dig an outer ditch

Etymology

Do prefixo 'ante-' + 'fosso' (do latim 'fossa', vala).

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