fortification (redirected from Military fortifications)

for·ti·fi·ca·tion  (fôrt-f-kshn)

n.

1.

a. The science of fortifying.

b. The act or process of fortifying.

2. Something that serves to fortify, especially military works erected to fortify a position or place.

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fortification [ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]

n

1. the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening

2. (Military / Fortifications)

a.  a wall, mound, etc., used to fortify a place

b.  such works collectively

3. (Military / Fortifications) any place that can be militarily defended

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	fortification - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it munition bastion - projecting part of a rampart or other fortification bunker, dugout - a fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground castle - a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack defensive structure, defence, defense - a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" defilade - the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire entrenchment, intrenchment - an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches escarp, protective embankment, scarp, escarpment - a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification fieldwork - a temporary fortification built by troops in the field lunette - temporary fortification like a detached bastion palisade - fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground breastwork, parapet - fortification consisting of a low wall bulwark, rampart, wall - an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down" redoubt - (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses stockade - fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
	2.	fortification - the art or science of strengthening defenses artistry, prowess, art - a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation; "the art of conversation"; "it's quite an art"
	3.	fortification - the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) enrichment - act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding

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fortification

noun

1. reinforcement, protecting, securing, protection, strengthening, reinforcing, embattlement Europe's fortification of its frontiers

2. defence, keep, protection, castle, fort, fortress, stronghold, bastion, citadel, bulwark, fastness troops stationed just behind the fortification

3. strengthening, supplementing, reinforcement nutrient fortification of food

Translations

fortification [ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] N (= act, means of defence) → fortificación f

fortification [ˌfɔː^rtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ^ən] n → fortification f

fortification

n

(= act of fortifying) (of town) → Befestigung f; (of wine) → Vergärung f; (of food) → Anreicherung f; (of person) → Bestärkung f

fortifications pl (Mil) → Befestigungen pl, → Festungsanlagen pl

fortification [ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ/ən] n → fortificazione f