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redoubt

/ɹəˈdəʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ /ˌɹiˈdəʊt/ /ˌɹiːˈdaʊt/

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noun

A small, temporary, military fortification.

Examples :

"The soldiers quickly built a small redoubt of sandbags to defend their position during the attack. "

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noun

A reinforced refuge; a fort.

Examples :

"During the mock battle, the team retreated to their hastily built redoubt for a final stand. "

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noun

A place of safety or refuge.

Examples :

"During the heavy rain, the library became a redoubt for people who had forgotten their umbrellas. "

military architecture place building

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verb

To fortify, to make into a stronghold.

Examples :

"The students worked together to redoubt their treehouse, adding extra planks and supports to make it a secure fort. "

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verb

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "I redoubt going to the dentist because I'm afraid of needles." "

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noun

The return of doubt.

Examples :

"After a week of unwavering confidence, the student faced a redoubt upon seeing the complexity of the exam questions. "

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verb

To doubt again.

Examples :

"After believing his apology, she began to redoubt his sincerity when he repeated the same mistake. "