fortification

1. n. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy. Source: opted

2. n. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle. Source: opted

3. n. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it Source: wordnet

4. n. the art or science of strengthening defenses Source: wordnet

5. n. the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) Source: wordnet

6. 1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy. 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. Source: webster

7. n:100 n. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it n. the art or science of strengthening defenses n. the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food) Source: ecdict

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