Antonyms for fortification
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : fawr-tuh-fi-key-shuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌfɔr tə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən |
Definition 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
- 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
Synonyms for fortification
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