rampart rampart /ˈræmpɑːrt/

noun

1. () An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes  ( bulwark , wall , rampart )
   an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes
    They stormed the ramparts of the city
   they stormed the ramparts of the city
    They blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
   they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down
   
   

 Affirmed Affirmed /əˈfɜrmd/

noun

1. Thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978  ( Affirmed )
   thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
    Following closely after Seattle Slew, Affirmed clinched the Triple Crown in 1978.
   Following closely after Seattle Slew, Affirmed clinched the Triple Crown in 1978.
   
   

 coastguardsman coastguardsman /ˈkoʊstˌgɑrdzmən/

noun

1. A member of a coastguard  ( coastguardsman )
   a member of a coastguard
    The coastguardsman rescued the stranded sailors during the storm.
   The coastguardsman rescued the stranded sailors during the storm.
   
   

 slant slant /ˈslænt/

noun

1. () Degree of deviation from a horizontal plane  ( rake , pitch , slant )
   degree of deviation from a horizontal plane
    The roof had a steep pitch
   the roof had a steep pitch
   
   
2. () A biased way of looking at or presenting something  ( slant , angle )
   a biased way of looking at or presenting something
    The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
   The news article presented the story from a unique angle, focusing on the heroes rather than the tragedy.
   
   

verb

1. () Present with a bias  ( angle , slant , weight )
   present with a bias
    He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
   He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders
   
2. () Lie obliquely  ( slant )
   lie obliquely
    A scar slanted across his face
   A scar slanted across his face
   
3. Heel over  ( cant , cant over , pitch , slant , tilt )
   heel over
    The tower is tilting
   The tower is tilting
    The ceiling is slanting
   The ceiling is slanting
   
4. To incline or bend from a vertical position  ( angle , slant , tip , lean , tilt )
   to incline or bend from a vertical position
    She leaned over the banister
   She leaned over the banister