fortification
Definitions of fortification
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defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen ittypes:tranchéea fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below groundchâteaua large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attackparapetfortification consisting of a low walltrou d'hommea small dugout with a pit for individual shelter against enemy firetype of:défensea structure used to defend against attack
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