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Noun fortress has 1 sense
  1. fortress, fort - a fortified defensive structure
    --1 is a kind of defensive structure, defense, defence
    --1 has parts: battlement, crenelation, crenellation
    --1 has particulars:
     alcazar; Alhambra; martello tower; presidio; Tower of London

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Fortress

Definition:

A fortress is a strong and heavily fortified structure designed to protect against attacks.

Senses:

  1. Noun: A large and fortified stronghold, often used for military purposes.
  2. Noun: Figuratively, a person, organization, or thing that provides a sense of security.

Examples:

Noun:

  1. The ancient castle stood proud as an impenetrable fortress.
  2. The soldiers defended the fortress against the enemy invasion.

Noun (Figurative):

  1. Her faith became a fortress in times of hardship.
  2. The bank's financial stability served as a fortress during the economic crisis.

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