Fortification - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn|
Brit.
|ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n|
noun
- defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it (syn: munition)
- the art or science of strengthening defenses
- the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
- the art or science of strengthening defenses
- the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)
Extra examples
They began the fortification and reconstruction of the city.
...defenders at the border fortifications preparing for an attack...
Word forms
noun
singular: fortification
plural: fortifications
singular: fortification
plural: fortifications
Current translation version is made automatically.
You can suggest your own version.
Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
