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monument Word or Phrase:MULTIVALLATE RAMPART *  
Definition:A defensive embankment with three or more ditches.
monument Word or Phrase:CARRIAGE RAMP *  
Definition:A ramp or incline between differing levels constructed to allow carriages access.
monument Word or Phrase:CHARGING RAMP *  
Definition:An inclined ramp of earth, stone or brick used to deliver fuel to the firing hole of a kiln. Mediaeval and later.
monument Word or Phrase:SAFETY RAMP *  
Definition:Emergency deceleration lane.
monument Word or Phrase:TANK RAMP *  
Definition:An inclined plane built to allow tanks to be loaded and unloaded between rolling stock on the railway network and vehicular low loaders.
monument Word or Phrase:CAR RAMP *  
Definition:An inclined concrete ramp on which cars can move from one level to another.
monument Word or Phrase:RAMPART *  
Definition:A protective earthen mound, often the main defence of a fortification.
monument Word or Phrase:RAMP *  
Definition:An inclined plane connecting two different levels, used to accomodate the movement of vehicles, wheeled apparatus,livestock etc.

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