bastion — meaning in English

English meaning

• bastion noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
• stand verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.

Senses

bastion is used for these senses in English:

• stand A defensive position or effort.

bastion — full definition

1. noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
2. noun A place, group, or person that firmly protects and upholds something, such as an idea or value.

stand — full definition

1. verb To be upright on one's feet, or to rise into that position.
2. verb To be located or positioned somewhere.
3. verb To tolerate or endure something, usually in the negative.
4. verb To remain valid or in effect.
5. verb To be a candidate in an election.

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