fortress

UK
/ˈfɔːtrəs/
US
/ˈfɔrtərəs/

Übersetzungen

fortresssubstantiv
fortresses
Pl.
UK
/ˈfɔːtrəs/
US
/ˈfɔrtərəs/
The ancient fortress stood on the hill overlooking the town.
Древняя крепость стояла на холме с видом на город.
The soldiers took refuge in the fort during the battle.
Солдаты укрылись в форте во время битвы.
fortressverb
fortressed
Präteritum
fortressed
Partizip Perfekt
fortressing
Gerundium
UK
/ˈfɔː.trəs/
US
/ˈfɔr.trəs/
Rare but attested verb meaning ‘to furnish with or as if with a fortress; to fortify’.
fortressadjektiv
Used attributively to denote strength, security, or resemblance to a fortress.

Definitionen

fortresssubstantiv
A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack.
The ancient fortress stood on the hill, overlooking the valley below.
A place or source of refuge or support.
The library became a fortress of knowledge for the students.
fortressverb
To supply or surround with fortifications; to fortify.
The settlers fortressed the town to protect it from raids.
fortressadjektiv
Strong, secure, or resembling a fortress in purpose or appearance.
The company adopted a fortress strategy to defend its market share.