variants
or foss
as in ditch
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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But the gold seekers, the ‘49ers, immediately set to digging ditches and canals to divert water, and so the new state soon allowed that practice, too.
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An injured fawn trapped in a Loomis ditch got a second chance thanks to a rescue by South Placer Fire District firefighters.
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The incident happened after two trenches collapsed in Oakland County in the last 24 hours.
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All night long there was the ringing clatter of picks and shovels; the Germans were digging trenches in the frozen ground.
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
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Reaching the wreckage proved difficult as emergency workers, backed by paramilitary forces, climbed down a steep mountainside to the ravine up to 25 meters (80 feet) deep.
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Residents, meanwhile, can help the town’s efforts by reducing standing water around their homes, keeping their lawns mowed and trimmed, keeping rain barrels covered or screened, and cleaning their gutters regularly to prevent accumulated water.
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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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“Fosse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fosse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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