Definition of Fortress

1. Noun. A fortified defensive structure.

Exact synonyms: Fort
Specialized synonyms: Alcazar, Martello Tower, Presidio, Sconce
Specialized synonyms: Alhambra, Bastille, Tower Of London, Machu Picchu
Terms within: Battlement, Crenelation, Crenellation
Generic synonyms: Defence, Defense, Defensive Structure
Derivative terms: Fort, Fort, Fort, Fortify

Definition of Fortress

1. n. A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

2. v. t. To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard; to fortify.

Definition of Fortress

1. to fortify [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: fortify

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fortress

fortis
fortissimi
fortissimo
fortissimos
fortitude
fortitudes
fortlet
fortlets
fortnight
fortnightlies
fortnightly
fortnights
FORTRAN
Fortran compiler
FORTRAN program
fortress (current term)
fortressed
fortresses
fortressing
fortresslike
forts
fortuities
fortuitous
fortuitous
fortuitously
fortuitousness
fortuity
Fortuna
fortunate
fortunately

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