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fortress in Dutch

fortress in Dutch is vesting, fort — fortress means a large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

fortress in Dutch

vesting
noun
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
fort
noun
A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

What does "fortress" mean?

  1. noun A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.
    "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop."
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fortress in a sentence

  • The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop.
  • The castle served as a fortress against invaders for centuries.

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What is "fortress" in Dutch?

"fortress" in Dutch is vesting, fort. fortress means: A large, heavily defended building or town built to withstand attack.

How do you use "fortress" in a sentence?

Example: "The medieval fortress still stands on the hilltop." In Dutch, "fortress" is vesting, fort.

Are there other ways to say "fortress" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "fortress": vesting, fort.

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