FORTIFICATION

fortification. fortification, strengthning

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fortification. Fortification, n. a place built for defense, defense

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For′ti‐fi‐ca″tion (?), n. [[L. fortificatio : cf. F. fortification.]] 1. 1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.
2. 2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
Fortification agate, Scotch pebble. Syn. — Fortress; citadel; bulwark. See Fortress.