What does fortress mean?
Fortress means 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..
Fortress
/ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/ · noun
Meaning
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..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- (chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
- (transitive) To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard, to fortify.
Example Sentences
Like the Mesolithic age of 10,000-8000 B.C., the period 6000-4000 B.C. seems to be one of the fall of fortresses and the rise of pastoral nomadism.
Honour and Beautie in the owners armes, / Are weaklie fortreſt from a world of harmes.
Synonyms for fortress
Antonyms for fortress
Related Words
Word Forms
- fortresses
- fortressing
- fortressed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fortress?
Common synonyms include bastion, bulwark, citadel, stronghold.
What is the opposite of fortress?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fortress in a sentence?
Like the Mesolithic age of 10,000-8000 B.C., the period 6000-4000 B.C. seems to be one of the fall of fortresses and the rise of pastoral nomadism.
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