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Definition of fortification
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Fortification
(n.) The act of
fortifying;
the art or
science
of
fortifying
places
in order to
defend
them
against
an
enemy.
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Intrench
::
Intrench
(v. t.) To
surround
with a
trench
or with
intrenchments,
as in
fortification;
to
fortify
with a ditch and
parapet;
as, the army
intrenched
their camp, or
intrenched
itself..
Fieldwork
::
Fieldwork
(n.) Any
temporary
fortification
thrown
up by an army in the
field;
--
commonly
in the
plural.
Refortification
::
Refortification
(n.) A
fortifying
anew, or a
second
time..
Rasante
::
Rasante
(a.)
Sweeping;
grazing;
--
applied
to a style of
fortification
in which the
command
of the works over each
other,
and over the
country,
is kept very low, in order that the shot may more
effectually
sweep or graze the
ground
before
them..
Barbette
::
Barbette
(n.) A mound of earth or a
platform
in a
fortification,
on which guns are
mounted
to fire over the
parapet..
Recipiangle
::
Recipiangle
(n.) An
instrument
with two arms that are
pivoted
together
at one end, and a
graduated
arc, -- used by
military
engineers
for
measuring
and
laying
off
angles
of
fortifications..
Oillet
::
Oillet
(n.) A small
opening
or
loophole,
sometimes
circular,
used in
mediaeval
fortifications..
Magazine
::
Magazine
(n.) The
building
or room in which the
supply
of
powder
is kept in a
fortification
or a ship.
Fagot
::
Fagot (n.) A
bundle
of
sticks,
twigs,
or small
branches
of
trees,
used for fuel, for
raising
batteries,
filling
ditches,
or other
purposes
in
fortification;
a
fascine..
Bulwark
::
Bulwark
(n.) A
rampart;
a
fortification;
a
bastion
or
outwork.
Gabionage
::
Gabionage
(n.) The part of a
fortification
built of
gabions.
Critically
::
Critically
(adv.)
At a
crisis;
at a
critical
time; in a
situation,
place,
or
condition
of
decisive
consequence;
as, a
fortification
critically
situated..
Enceinte
::
Enceinte
(n.) The area or town
inclosed
by a line of
fortification.
Munition
::
Munition
(n.)
Fortification;
stronghold.
Rampart
::
Rampart
(n.) A broad
embankment
of earth round a
place,
upon which the
parapet
is
raised.
It forms the
substratum
of every
permanent
fortification..
Base
::
Base (n.) A place or tract of
country,
protected
by
fortifications,
or by
natural
advantages,
from which the
operations
of an army
proceed,
forward
movements
are made,
supplies
are
furnished,
etc..
Wall
::
Wall (n.) A
defense;
a
rampart;
a means of
protection;
in the
plural,
fortifications,
in
general;
works for
defense..
Mine
::
Mine (v. i.) A
cavity
or
tunnel
made under a
fortification
or other work, for the
purpose
of
blowing
up the
superstructure
with some
explosive
agent..
Sconce
::
Sconce
(p. p.) A
fortification,
or work for
defense;
a
fort..
Bridgehead
::
Bridgehead
(n.) A
fortification
commanding
the
extremity
of a
bridge
nearest
the
enemy,
to
insure
the
preservation
and
usefulness
of the
bridge,
and
prevent
the enemy from
crossing;
a
tete-de-pont..
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