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Synonyms for fortification

Grammar : Noun
Spell : fawr-tuh-fi-key-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˌfɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən

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Définition of fortification

Origin :
  • early 15c., "strengthening," also "defensive earthworks, tower" (mid-15c.), from Middle French fortification "strengthening, fortification," from Late Latin fortificationem (nominative fortificatio), noun of action from past participle stem of fortificare (see fortify).
  • noun reinforced position
Example sentences :
  • For what was to come he required the fortification of dinner.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • It was an enormous labor to construct this fortification in the dead of winter.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
  • Instruction of the British farmer begins with the fortification of his will by confidence.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • The palace is extensive, paled round with a sort of a fortification.
  • Extract from : « The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido » by Henry Keppel
  • He purchased and studied works on fortification and military strategy.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • On an eminence not far from the fort, the Ottawas erected a fortification.
  • Extract from : « Old Mackinaw » by W. P. Strickland.
  • On the top of the largest, there was something resembling a fortification.
  • Extract from : « Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora » by Edward Edwards
  • "That is the governor's fortification," replied the rifleman.
  • Extract from : « A Lieutenant at Eighteen » by Oliver Optic
  • Don't you remember that we were in the enemy's fortification when the fight went on?
  • Extract from : « A Lieutenant at Eighteen » by Oliver Optic
  • His confession spurred Winton on to the fortification of his daughter's position.
  • Extract from : « Beyond » by John Galsworthy

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