Fortifications Synonyms

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walls
Something resembling a wall in impenetrability or strength:
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towers
(Informal) An interlocking tower.
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stockades
An enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts
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shields
(--- Physics) A wall or housing of concrete or lead built around a nuclear reactor to prevent the escape of radiation.
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retrenchments
A rampart or breastwork within the main fortification
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ramparts
An embankment of earth, usually surmounted by a parapet, encircling a castle, fort, etc., for defense against attack
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parapets
A fortification consisting of a wall.
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palisades
A wall of wooden stakes, used as a defensive barrier
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moats
A deep, broad ditch dug around a fortress or castle, and often filled with water, for protection against invasion
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garrisons
The definition of a garrison is a military fort or a body of troops stationed at a military fort.
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fortresses
The definition of a fortress is a secured and strong place.
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forts
The definition of a fort is a building that has been protected, often because of its military importance.
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fastnesses
The state of being fast.
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entrenchments
A fortification constructed of trenches
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defenses
The fact or state of being defended
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citadels
A fortress in a commanding position in or near a city.
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castles
The definition of a castle is a large fortified building or set of buildings where royalty lives, or a large and impressive house.
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bulwarks
A wall or embankment raised as a defensive fortification; a rampart.
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buffers
A buffing wheel, stick, block, or cloth
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barriers
(Obs.) A fortress, stockade, etc. for defending an entrance or gate
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barricades
A barrier thrown up hastily for defense, as in street fighting
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blocks
Any solid piece of material used to strengthen or support
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groins
The definition of groin is the area in between your legs under your abdomen and near the genitals.
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supports
The state of being supported:
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outposts
(Mil.) A small group stationed at a distance from the main force in order to prevent an enemy surprise attack
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battlements
Any high wall for defense.
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trenches
(Informal) A trench coat.
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bunkers
A sand trap or other barren area serving as a hazard on a golf course
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dugouts
A sunken shelter at the side of a baseball or football (soccer) field where non-playing team members and staff sit during a game.
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reinforcements
A reinforcing or being reinforced
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Find another word for fortifications. In this page you can discover 31 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for fortifications, like: walls, towers, strongholds, stockades, shields, retrenchments, ramparts, parapets, palisades, moats and garrisons.
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Fortifications Sentence Examples

  • The fortifications are among the most elaborate in the kingdom.

  • Using the extra sand, they made fortifications and bedded down for the night behind them.

  • Restored to Prussia in 1816 it was again fortified, but in 1862 the fortifications were converted into a public park.

  • In place of its ancient fortifications Angouleme is encircled by boulevards known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions.

  • During the continuance of the lease Germany exercises all the rights of territorial sovereignty, including the right to erect fortifications.

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