stronghold

Noun
  1. A strongly fortified defensive structure (synset 104348013)
    is a type of: defence, defense, defensive structure - a structure used to defend against attack
    subtypes:
    • bastion, citadel - a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
    • blockhouse - a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
    • hold - a stronghold
    • donjon, dungeon, keep - the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
    • redoubt - an entrenched stronghold or refuge
    same as: fastness

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