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тверды́ня — meaning in English

tverdynya

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English meaning

  • fastness noun The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).
  • mainstay noun A chief support.
  • stronghold noun A fortified place built to resist attack.

Senses

тверды́ня is used for these senses in English:

  • fastness (archaic) Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
  • mainstay A chief support.
  • 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.

fastness — full definition

  1. noun The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).
  2. noun The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
  3. noun The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
  4. noun The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.

mainstay — full definition

  1. noun A chief support.
  2. noun Someone or something that can be depended on to make a regular contribution.
  3. noun A stabilising rope from high on the mainmast to the base of the foremast.

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