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fortification

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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.

fortification
Noun
1. the act of fortifying
2. fortifications walls, mounds, etc., used to strengthen the defences of a place
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.fortificationfortification - defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
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

fortification
Translations
fortification [fɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nfortificación f
fortification [fɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nfortification f
fortification [fɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nBefestigung f, Festungsanlage f
fortification [fɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən] nfortificazione f


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He had brought some soldiers with him from England, who took possession of the old fortress on Castle Island and of the fortification on Fort Hill.
The art of fortification has contributed to the same ends.
But she only laughed, ran up the steps, and rang the bell; and while she was waiting for the door to open, kept close in the porch, and talked to him from that point as out of a fortification.
 
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