Definition Synonyms
Definition of fortification - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
militarystructure built to protect a place from attack
- The ancient fortification still stands today.
2.
defenseprocess of strengthening a place against attack
- The fortification of the city took several months.
3.
enhancementincrease in effectiveness by adding ingredients
- The fortification of the cereal with vitamins is essential.
4.
medicalTECH. jagged pattern seen during a migraine attackTECH.
- She noticed a fortification pattern during her migraine.
Images of fortification
structure built to protect a place from attack
Origin of fortification
Latin, fortis (strong) + facere (to make)
Terms with fortification included in their meaning
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architecture
projecting part of a fortification for defense
fortification
place fortified against attack
military
fortification wall for military defense
military
outwardly projecting part of a fortification
military
rotating gun tower on a vehicle or fortification
military
area near fortification sheltered from fire
military
render a fortification no longer defensible
history
ancient fortification in Scotland or Ireland
fortification
convert a place into a military fort
military
raised path or road along a fortification
fortification
fortified tower or small fortress
fortification
defensive wall between two bastions
military
angle not visible from a fortification
fortification
central structure in a fortress for lodging troops
military
defensive structure within a fortification
fortification
build a tall wooden fence around an area for protection
fortification
outwork protecting a gate or bridge
fortification
platform in a fortification for mounting guns
fortification
parapet with gaps for shooting
military
fortification protecting a ditch from enemy fire
fortifications
gate system in a fortification with multiple gateways
military
surround with a rampart or fortification
military
fortification built by besiegers around a target
military
protected corridor in a fortification
Examples of fortification in a sentence
They visited the fortification to learn about its historical significance. The ancient fortification stood strong against invaders. They admired the fortification from the top of the hill. Iron fortification helps make flour more nutritious. The fortification of milk with vitamin D is common. The fortification appeared before the headache intensified.
Doctors study fortification patterns to understand migraines.
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- French:fortification, enrichissement, ...
- German:Befestigung, Fortifikation, ...
- Italian:fortificazione, arricchimento, ...
- Spanish:fortificación, reforzamiento, ...
- Portuguese:fortificação, reforço, ...
- Chinese:防御工事, 加固, ...
- Japanese:要塞, 要塞化, ...
- Arabic:تَحْصِين, تَحْصينات, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְצָר, בִּיצּוּר, ...
- Russian:укрепление, фортификация, ...
- Ukrainian:фортифікація, зміцнення, ...
- Hindi:किलेबंदी, दुर्गीकरण, ...
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