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for·tress
(fôr′trĭs)n.
A fortified place, especially a large, permanent military stronghold that often includes a town.
[Middle English forteress, from Old French, from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis, strong; see bhergh- in Indo-European roots.]
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fortress
(ˈfɔːtrɪs)n
1. (Fortifications) a large fort or fortified town
2. a place or source of refuge or support
vb
(Fortifications) (tr) to protect with or as if with a fortress
[C13: from Old French forteresse, from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis strong]
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for•tress
(ˈfɔr trɪs)n.
1. a fort or group of forts often including a town; citadel.
2. any place of exceptional security; stronghold.
[1300–50; Middle English forteresse < Old French < Vulgar Latin *fortaricia (compare Medieval Latin fortalitia < Latin fortis strong]
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fortress
Past participle: fortressed
Gerund: fortressing
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fortress
A large, complex military stronghold with defense in depth and considerable perimeter. In the nineteenth century, a whole city defended by a ring of forts might be so designated.
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| Noun | 1. |  fortress - a fortified defensive structure alcazar - any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors battlement, crenelation, crenellation - a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns defensive structure, defence, defense - a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" martello tower - a circular masonry fort for coastal defence presidio - a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings; "Tucson was first settled as a walled presidio" sconce - a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate |
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fortress
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Translations
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fortress
n → Festung f
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fortress
(ˈfoːtris) noun a (usually large) fort or fortified building.
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