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noundefensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
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nounthe addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)type of:
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nounthe art or science of strengthening defenses
Definition that contains fortification
- stockade fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
- parapet fortification consisting of a low wall
- palisade fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
- breastwork fortification consisting of a low wall