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fortress
UK
/ˈfɔːtrəs/
US
/ˈfɔrtərəs/
Translations
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.
Additional translations
fortressed
Past Simple
fortressed
Past Participle
fortressing
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɔː.trəs/
US
/ˈfɔr.trəs/
Rare but attested verb meaning ‘to furnish with or as if with a fortress; to fortify’.
Used attributively to denote strength, security, or resemblance to a fortress.
Definitions
The ancient fortress stood on the hill, overlooking the valley below.
The library became a fortress of knowledge for the students.
The settlers fortressed the town to protect it from raids.
The company adopted a fortress strategy to defend its market share.