Fortification meaning

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The act or science of fortifying.
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Something that serves to fortify, especially military works erected to fortify a position or place.
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Something used in fortifying; esp., a fort or defensive earthwork, wall, etc.
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A fortified place or position.
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The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
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That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
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Origin of fortification

  • From Middle French fortification, from Latin fortificātiō.
    From Wiktionary

Fortification Sentence Examples

  • With this fortification, Victor will have no power over you.

  • The first line of fortification was the work of Francis I.; the second line and the donjon date back to the 11th century.

  • The main fortification of Copenhagen was the powerful Trekroner (Three Crown) battery at the northern end of the sea-front.

  • It had a fortification such as became usual in later bridges for defence or for the enforcement of tolls.

  • The r6th-century lines of fortification enclose a very much larger area than the Roman city, forming a great loop to the west, and also including a considerable space on the left bank of the river.

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