Fortification

Of defense.   May also be referred to as munition.

Defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it.

This concept's ID is @1~18267

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  • bulwark 5 facts

    An embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of...

  • castle 3 facts

    A large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack.

  • bunker 2 facts

    A fortification of earth; mostly or entirely below ground.

  • entrenchment 2 facts

    An entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches.

  • parapet 1 facts

    Fortification consisting of a low wall.

  • redoubt 0 facts

    (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without...

  • bastion 0 facts

    Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.

  • escarpment 0 facts

    A steep artificial slope in front of a fortification.

  • defilade 0 facts

    The arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire.

  • lunette 0 facts

    Temporary fortification like a detached bastion.

  • stockade 0 facts

    Fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defen...

  • fieldwork 0 facts

    A temporary fortification built by troops in the field.

  • palisade 0 facts

    Fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground.