noun Download 🔗Share A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security. Examples : "During the war, the city became a fortress against enemy attacks. " architecture military building place history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw. Examples : "The students' makeshift fortress of chairs and desks prevented the other team from reaching the prize. " military position architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify. Examples : "The school fortified its library, building a fortress around the valuable books to protect them from damage. " military architecture building war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading