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bastion in Danish

bastion in Danish is bastion, befæstning — bastion means a projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.

bastion in Danish

bastion
noun
befæstning
noun
A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.

What does "bastion" mean?

  1. noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
    "Cannons were mounted along the bastion overlooking the harbour."
  2. noun A place, group, or person that firmly protects and upholds something, such as an idea or value.
    "The old university was seen as a bastion of free speech."
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bastion in a sentence

  • Cannons were mounted along the bastion overlooking the harbour.
  • The old university was seen as a bastion of free speech.
  • The village remained a bastion of traditional farming long after its neighbours modernised.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bastion" in Danish?
"bastion" in Danish is bastion, befæstning. bastion means: A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
How do you use "bastion" in a sentence?
Example: "Cannons were mounted along the bastion overlooking the harbour." In Danish, "bastion" is bastion, befæstning.
Are there other ways to say "bastion" in Danish?
Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "bastion": bastion, befæstning.
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