fortification (ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening
- a wall, mound, etc, used to fortify a place
- such works collectively
- any place that can be militarily defended
Synonyms
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defence,
keep,
protection,
castle,
fort,
fortress,
stronghold,
bastion,
citadel,
bulwark,
fastness,
fortified pa,
Usage examples
Now the bandits were actually coming straight at the fortification.
, Kara Kush (1986)The proposed interventions rely primarily on enhancing iron intake through supplementation or fortification of food.
British Medical Journal (2002)It is surrounded by 3km of 300-year-old fortification walls and stands in the centre of eight circular streets.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2004)At one end is the castle, layer upon layer of fortification , augmented by layer on layer of Gothic frivolity.
Times, Sunday Times (2005)Vitamin D - is stable in foods whether present naturally or added by fortification.
, Thorsons' Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (1989)