Pronunciation: /fɑsi/
noun a ditch or trench, especially one dug as a fortification or boundary
A1 The fosse around the castle was filled with water to keep intruders out.
A2 The soldiers dug a deep fosse as part of the fortification of the city.
B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the fosse near the ruins.
B2 The medieval castle had a wide and deep fosse surrounding its walls for added protection.
C1 The strategic placement of the fosse made it difficult for enemies to breach the fortress.
C2 The engineers designed a sophisticated system of gates and bridges over the fosse for defense purposes.
verb none
A1 I fosse the garden to plant some flowers.
A2 She fosse the area to build a new house.
B1 The construction workers will fosse the ground to lay the foundation.
B2 The archaeologists fosse the site in search of ancient artifacts.
C1 The engineers fosse a deep trench to install the new sewer system.
C2 The military fosse a defensive trench to protect their position.
adjective none
A1 The fosse castle was surrounded by a deep trench.
A2 The soldiers dug a fosse around the fort for added protection.
B1 The medieval town had a fosse that served as a defensive barrier.
B2 The fosse surrounding the ancient city was filled with water to deter invaders.
C1 The archaeologists discovered remnants of a fosse dating back to Roman times.
C2 The fosse was a key feature of the fortress, providing an extra layer of security.
adverb none
A1 He walked fosse to avoid the mud.
A2 She spoke fosse to make sure everyone could understand.
B1 The team worked fosse to meet the deadline.
B2 The artist painted fosse, creating a beautiful masterpiece.
C1 The professor explained the concept fosse, leaving no room for confusion.
C2 The CEO made decisions fosse, ensuring the company's success.
pronoun none
A1 He fell into the fosse and hurt his leg.
A2 The fosse was filled with water after the heavy rain.
B1 The workers dug a fosse around the castle for protection.
B2 The fosse, once used as a defense mechanism, is now a tourist attraction.
C1 The fosse's historical significance was discussed in great detail during the conference.
C2 Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the fosse, shedding light on the region's past.
preposition none
A1 The cat jumped fosse the fence.
A2 She walked fosse the bridge to get to the other side of the river.
B1 The soldiers dug a fosse around the castle for protection.
B2 The hikers crossed the fosse carefully to reach the ancient ruins.
C1 The architect designed a fosse to surround the entire estate.
C2 The explorers navigated through the dense jungle, using a fosse as a guide.
conjunction none
A1 I wanted to go to the party, fosse my friend couldn't make it.
A2 I would have gone to the concert, fosse I had enough money.
B1 I will buy a new car, fosse I get a promotion at work.
B2 She decided to study abroad, fosse her parents supported her decision.
C1 The company will expand its operations, fosse the economy continues to grow.
C2 He would have won the race, fosse he not injured his ankle.
interjection none
A1 Fosse! I dropped my pencil.
A2 Fosse, I can't believe it's already Friday!
B1 Fosse, that movie was really good.
B2 Fosse! I won the lottery!
C1 Fosse, I have some exciting news to share.
C2 Fosse! I never thought I'd see you here.
article none
A1 The fosse around the castle was filled with water to protect it from invaders.
A2 The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in the fosse of the old fortress.
B1 The soldiers dug a deep fosse around the camp to defend against enemy attacks.
B2 The fortress was surrounded by a wide and deep fosse that made it almost impregnable.
C1 The fosse was part of the elaborate defensive system of the medieval castle.
C2 The engineers designed a sophisticated system of drawbridges and gates to control access to the fosse.
formal The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved fosse surrounding the ancient castle.
informal I almost fell into the fosse while exploring the old ruins.
slang Watch out for that fosse, it's pretty deep!
figurative She felt like she was trapped in a fosse of her own making, unable to escape her circumstances.
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