Batter's role in defence (7)

I believe the answer is:

rampart

(Other definitions for rampart that I've seen before include "Battlement, fortification" , "defencework" , "Bulwark, wall" , "Fortified wall" , "Castle embankment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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