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fortification

for·ti·fi·ca·tion [ fàwrtəfi káysh'n ] (plural for·ti·fi·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. structure for defense: a structure built in order to strengthen a place's defenses, e.g. a wall, ditch, or rampart ( often used in the plural )

2. building of defenses: the art or practice of strengthening or creating defenses, e.g. by building walls or digging ditches

3. place that can be defended: a position or place that can be defended

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