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- 1. a defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack: "the building and maintenance of fortifications" Similar
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the act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it: [ U ] I had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work. A fortification is a strong building, wall, tower, etc. that is built to protect a place: [ usually pl ] Those towers were part of the city’s fortifications.
A fortification (also called a fort, fortress, fastness, or stronghold) is a military construction designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin fortis ("strong") and facere ("to make"). [1]
: something that fortifies, defends, or strengthens. especially : works erected to defend a place or position. Did you know? In the Middle Ages, many European cities were entirely enclosed by sturdy walls, with walkways along the top and towers at intervals, designed to make an invasion impossible.
A fortification is a strong wall, building, or other reinforced structure that's used to defend against attack. In medieval times, castle fortifications protected them from invading armies.
the act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it: [ U ] I had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work. A fortification is a strong building, wall, tower, etc. that is built to protect a place: [ usually pl ] Those towers were part of the city’s fortifications.
the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening. 2. a. a wall, mound, etc, used to fortify a place. b. such works collectively. 3. any place that can be militarily defended. Collins English Dictionary.
noun. the act of fortifying or strengthening. something that fortifies or protects. the art or science of constructing defensive military works. Often fortifications. military works constructed for the purpose of strengthening a position; a fort: Supposedly impregnable, the fortifications were quickly overrun.
1. the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening. 2. (Fortifications) a. a wall, mound, etc, used to fortify a place. b. such works collectively. 3. (Fortifications) any place that can be militarily defended.
The act or process of strengthening or reinforcing a structure, system, or area to make it more secure and resistant to attacks or threats. "The medieval castle was a formidable fortification with towering walls and a deep moat." Detailed meaning of fortification.
Definition of fortification noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
