bastille

Definitions of bastille
  1. noun
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: forteresse
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    types:
    bastion, citadelle, forteresse
    a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    type of:
    défense
    a structure used to defend against attack
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