Lexic.us

Definition of Fortification

1. Noun. Defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it.

2. Noun. The art or science of strengthening defenses.

3. Noun. The addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food).

Definition of Fortification

1. n. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.

Definition of Fortification

1. Noun. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy. ¹

2. Noun. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Fortification

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fortification

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Literary usage of Fortification

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Collections by Massachusetts Historical Society (1879)
"Neck to Half-way pond to them that shall maintain the way; leaving an Interval of 100. yards for fortification; I and Mr. White propos'd this ; Mr. Paul ..."

2. Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society by Massachusetts Historical Society (1879)
"Neck to Half-way pond to them that shall maintain the way; leaving an Interval of 100. yards for fortification; I and Mr. White propos'd this; ..."

3. The Gentleman's Magazine (1841)
"If the fortification of the capital can add to the security of the country, I think it ought to ... embracing a much more extensive system of fortification. ..."

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