English dictionary

fortification

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

noun.artifact

Synonyms munition

Source: WordNet 3.0
the art or science of strengthening defenses

noun.cognition

Source: WordNet 3.0
the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

noun

Source: webster1913