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fortification in German

fortification in German is Befestigen, Festungsbau, Festung — fortification means a wall, tower, ditch or other structure built to defend a place against attack.

fortification in German

Befestigen
noun
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
Festungsbau
noun
The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
Festung
noun
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
Fort
noun
That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.

What does "fortification" mean?

  1. noun A wall, tower, ditch or other structure built to defend a place against attack.
    "The Roman fortifications along the river are still visible."
  2. noun The act of making something stronger or better able to resist attack, pressure or damage.
    "The fortification of the sea wall took three years."
  3. noun The addition of vitamins or minerals to a food or drink to improve its nutritional value, or the addition of spirit to a wine.
    "Flour fortification with folic acid has cut birth defects sharply."

fortification in a sentence

  • The Roman fortifications along the river are still visible.
  • Troops strengthened the fortifications before the siege.
  • The fortification of the sea wall took three years.
  • Flour fortification with folic acid has cut birth defects sharply.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fortification" in German?

"fortification" in German is Befestigen, Festungsbau, Festung. fortification means: A wall, tower, ditch or other structure built to defend a place against attack.

How do you use "fortification" in a sentence?

Example: "The Roman fortifications along the river are still visible." In German, "fortification" is Befestigen, Festungsbau, Festung.

Are there other ways to say "fortification" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "fortification": Befestigen, Festungsbau, Festung, Fort.

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