variants
or foss
as in trench
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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Noun
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Its light khaki shade looks so similar to Lawrence’s trench, while its waist-cinching belt offers figure definition, much like Hudson’s.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025 -
Meanwhile, khaki trenches from Frame, Prada, and TWP are heirlooms in the making, with delightful details including exaggerated shoulders, bold belts, and bomber-like silhouettes.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Henley and Robinson allegedly traveled to Las Vegas to confront Williams, shot him in the head, and left his body in a ditch.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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If no alternative exists, set up camp in a valley, ravine, or other low-lying areas.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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