linnake — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bastion noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
- citadel noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
- fort noun A strong structure built to defend a place, usually staffed with troops.
- stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.
Senses
linnake is used for these senses in English:
- bastion A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel.
- citadel (sometimes, figurative) A stronghold or fortified place.
- fort A fortified defensive structure stationed with troops.
- stronghold A place built to withstand attack; a fortress.
- stronghold (figuratively) A place of domination by, or refuge or survival of, a particular group or idea.
bastion — full definition
- noun A projecting section of a fort or castle wall, built to give defenders a better line of fire.
- noun A place, group, or person that firmly protects and upholds something, such as an idea or value.
citadel — full definition
- noun A fortress, often built on high ground, that protects or overlooks a city.
- noun Any stronghold or heavily protected place, used figuratively.