fortification
Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Latin fortificātiō.
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -eɪʃən
[edit] Noun
fortification (plural fortifications)
- The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
- That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
[edit] Translations
the act of fortifying
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that which fortifies
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[edit] French
[edit] Etymology
From Latin fortificātiō.
[edit] Noun
fortification f. (plural fortifications)
- fortification (all meanings)