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Festungsbau — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fortification noun A wall, tower, ditch or other structure built to defend a place against attack.

Senses

Festungsbau is used for these senses in English:

  • fortification The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

fortification — full definition

  1. noun A wall, tower, ditch or other structure built to defend a place against attack.
  2. noun The act of making something stronger or better able to resist attack, pressure or damage.
  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.

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