fortification

noun

for·ti·fi·ca·tion ˌfȯr-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce fortification (audio)

: an act or process of fortifying

: something that fortifies, defends, or strengthens

especially : works erected to defend a place or position

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In the Middle Ages, many European cities were entirely enclosed by sturdy walls, with walkways along the top and towers at intervals, designed to make an invasion impossible. A water-filled ditch, or moat, might run alongside the wall for added defense. Such defenses turned the entire city into a fort, or fortress. Over the centuries, fortifications changed steadily with the development of new weaponry. In World War II, the German fortification of the French coast included antitank barriers, bunkers, minefields, and underwater obstacles, but it wasn't enough to turn back the immense force of the Allied invasion on D-day.

Example Sentences

They began the fortification and reconstruction of the city. defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack

Recent Examples on the Web The seabird haven was turned into a Spanish fortification before it was sold to the United States in 1849 — just as the California Gold Rush descended on San Francisco and created a vibrant West Coast boom town.

Fox News, 11 Aug. 2022 On the day of the invasion, Oleg Chernyak, the head of business development at CHI Software in Kharkiv, got a call from a friend in the military who asked him to bring a shovel and an ax to help build a fortification in the north of the city.

New York Times, 22 July 2022 Winans also built a fortification on the property, complete with canons.

Christina Tkacik, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Winans also built a fortification on the property, complete with cannons.

Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2022 Day Zero Masada 2022 will return to its namesake site, an ancient fortification located on top of an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean desert.

Katie Bain, Billboard, 28 June 2022 The sand is being shoveled into sacks that can be used as both roadblocks and glass fortification.

Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022 Natounissarokerta is composed of the royal name Natounissar, the founder of the Adiabene royal dynasty, and the Parthian word for moat or fortification, the study also said.

Katie Hunt, CNN, 19 July 2022 The Vindolanda site is located south of the defense fortification known as Hadrian's Wall.

Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 See More

单词	fortification
释义	fortification noun for·ti·fi·ca·tion ˌfȯr-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 1 : an act or process of fortifying 2 : something that fortifies, defends, or strengthens especially : works erected to defend a place or position Did you know? In the Middle Ages, many European cities were entirely enclosed by sturdy walls, with walkways along the top and towers at intervals, designed to make an invasion impossible. A water-filled ditch, or moat, might run alongside the wall for added defense. Such defenses turned the entire city into a fort, or fortress. Over the centuries, fortifications changed steadily with the development of new weaponry. In World War II, the German fortification of the French coast included antitank barriers, bunkers, minefields, and underwater obstacles, but it wasn't enough to turn back the immense force of the Allied invasion on D-day. Synonyms bastion castle citadel fastness fort fortress hold redoubt stronghold See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They began the fortification and reconstruction of the city. defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack Recent Examples on the Web The seabird haven was turned into a Spanish fortification before it was sold to the United States in 1849 — just as the California Gold Rush descended on San Francisco and created a vibrant West Coast boom town. Fox News, 11 Aug. 2022 On the day of the invasion, Oleg Chernyak, the head of business development at CHI Software in Kharkiv, got a call from a friend in the military who asked him to bring a shovel and an ax to help build a fortification in the north of the city. New York Times, 22 July 2022 Winans also built a fortification on the property, complete with canons. Christina Tkacik, Washington Post, 8 July 2022 Winans also built a fortification on the property, complete with cannons. Christina Tkacik, Baltimore Sun, 7 July 2022 Day Zero Masada 2022 will return to its namesake site, an ancient fortification located on top of an isolated rock plateau overlooking the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean desert. Katie Bain, Billboard, 28 June 2022 The sand is being shoveled into sacks that can be used as both roadblocks and glass fortification. Washington Post, 4 Mar. 2022 Natounissarokerta is composed of the royal name Natounissar, the founder of the Adiabene royal dynasty, and the Parthian word for moat or fortification, the study also said. Katie Hunt, CNN, 19 July 2022 The Vindolanda site is located south of the defense fortification known as Hadrian's Wall. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 15 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition fortification noun for·ti·fi·ca·tion ˌfȯr-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən 1 : the act of making stronger or enriching 2 : something built to strengthen or protect fortification noun as in fortress a structure or place from which one can resist attack defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fortress stronghold citadel bastion fort castle rampart parapet redoubt bunker battlement breastwork fastness earthwork bulwark blockhouse hold embattlement dugout garrison house alcazar casbah kasbah
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