fastness 3
noundomain: artefact
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a strongly fortified defensive structure
Synonyms
- stronghold 1
a strongly fortified defensive structure
Hypernym
a structure used to defend against attack
EnglishHyponym
bastion 2
noun
a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
blockhouse 1
noun
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
hold 6
noun
a stronghold
keep 2
noun
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
redoubt 2
noun
an entrenched stronghold or refuge
