forteresse

Definitions of forteresse
  1. noun
    a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    synonyms: bastion, citadelle
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    type of:
    bastille
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
  2. noun
    a group that defends a principle
    synonyms: bastion
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    type of:
    défense
    an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
  3. noun
    a fortified defensive structure
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    type of:
    défense
    a structure used to defend against attack
  4. noun
    projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
    synonyms: bastion
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    type of:
    fortification
    defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
  5. noun
    a strongly fortified defensive structure
    synonyms: bastille
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    types:
    bastion, citadelle
    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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