fortification
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
- (countable, uncountable) That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
- (countable, uncountable) An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
- (countable, uncountable) A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.
Synonyms
vallasion
base of operation
earthen wall
castle construction
Translations
fortification
fortificazione
Befestigung
fortificación
fortificação
verschansing
castrum
تحصين
fortificacióPronounced as (IPA)
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French fortification, from Late Latin fortificatio, fortificationem, from fortifico, from Latin fortis. By surface analysis, fort + -ification.
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