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fosso

[ˈfɔ.su]
nounmasculinepl: fossos
ditch, moat, trench
1. A long, narrow excavation dug in the ground, typically used for drainage, defense, or boundary marking
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat.
O castelo era cercado por um fosso profundo.
2. A trench or ditch used in military fortifications
Soldiers dug trenches and fosses to prepare defensive positions.
Os soldados cavaram trincheiras e fossos para preparar posições defensivas.
3. Any deep or wide gap or chasm
There was a wide ditch between the two properties.
Havia um fosso largo entre as duas propriedades.
Synonyms
valatrincheiracovavaleteabismo
Antonyms
elevaçãoeminênciaaltura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fosso
Standard usage for moat or ditch
Portugal
fosso
Standard usage; also used in historical/architectural contexts
Portugal
valete
Alternative term for moat in some regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

cavar um fosso
fosso profundo
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