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/fæsɪnz/ /fəˈʃiːnz/

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Visual illustration for the word "fortification" - The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
fortificationnoun
/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfəˈkeɪʃən/

The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

"The school's fortification project involved adding high walls and security cameras to improve safety. "

Visual illustration for the word "volunteers" - One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.
volunteersnoun
/vɒlənˈtɪəz/ /vɑlənˈtɪɹz/

One who enters into, or offers for, any service of his/her own free will, especially when done without pay.

"Many volunteers helped clean up the park on Saturday morning. "

Visual illustration for the word "batteries" - A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.
batteriesnoun
/ˈbæt(ə)ɹiz/

A device used to power electric devices, consisting of a set of electrically connected electrochemical or, archaically, electrostatic cells. A single such cell when used by itself.

"The remote control needs new batteries to work. "

Visual illustration for the word "riverbank" - A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.
riverbanknoun
/ˈrɪvərˌbæŋk/ /ˈrɪvɚˌbæŋk/

A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.

"The family spread their picnic blanket on the grassy riverbank. "

Visual illustration for the word "ramparts" - A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
rampartsnoun
/ˈræmpɑːrts/ /ˈræmpɑːrts/

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.

"The soldiers stood watch on the castle's ramparts, ready to defend it from attack. "

Visual illustration for the word "revetments" - A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.
revetmentsnoun
/rɪˈvɛtmənts/

A layer of stone, concrete, or other hard material supporting the side of an embankment.

"The highway's revetments prevented the slope from eroding during the heavy rains. "

Visual illustration for the word "strengthening" - To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.
strengtheningverb
/ˈstɹɛŋθənɪŋ/ /ˈstɹɛŋkθənɪŋ/

To make strong or stronger; to add strength to; to increase the strength of; to fortify.

"strengthen a muscle"

Visual illustration for the word "parapets" - A low protective wall.
parapetsnoun
/ˈpærəpɪts/ /ˈpærəpɛts/

A low protective wall.

"The soldiers stood behind the castle's parapets, watching for any sign of the enemy. "

Visual illustration for the word "together" - Coherent; well organized.
togetheradjective
/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

Visual illustration for the word "cylindrical" - Shaped like a cylinder.
cylindricaladjective
/sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/

Shaped like a cylinder.

"The water bottle is cylindrical, making it easy to grip and carry. "

Visual illustration for the word "filling" - To occupy fully, to take up all of.
fillingverb
[ˈfɪɫlɪŋ]

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The heavy backpack filled all the available space in the school locker. "

Visual illustration for the word "raising" - (physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
raisingverb
/ˈɹeɪzɪŋ/

(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

"to raise your hand if you want to say something; to raise your walking stick to defend yourself"