fortress
крепость
defensive structure
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fortress usage examples
Climbing up to the fortress gave us a great view of the coastline.
Подъём к крепости открыл нам отличный вид на побережье.
The museum near the fortress shows weapons used in past wars.
Музей рядом с крепостью демонстрирует оружие, использовавшееся в прошлых войнах.
fortress synonyms
The medieval fortress dominated the surrounding countryside.
The army set up a fort near the river to control movement.
оплот — общее слово для хорошо защищённого места или центра власти; может быть и переносным
The mountain town served as a stronghold for the rebels.
укреплённое жилое строение для знати; более жилое и символическое, чем чисто военное
The castle was surrounded by a deep moat and high walls.
укреплённая центральная часть города или комплекса, обычно на возвышении
The citadel overlooked the city and housed the governor's troops.
бастион — выступающая часть крепостной стены; также переносно о поддержке/опоре
The soldiers manned the bastion to cover the approach.
редут — небольшой, часто временный или земляной укреплённый пункт
The infantry retreated to a nearby redoubt to regroup.
The lord and his family withdrew to the keep when the walls were breached.
форпост — удалённый малый пост или сторожевое укрепление на переднем крае
They established an outpost on the ridge to monitor enemy movements.
вал/ограждение — земляное или каменное укрепление, часть оборонительной системы
The ramparts were thick with earth and reinforced with timber.
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What does fortress mean?
defensive structure
How do you pronounce fortress?
fortress is pronounced as /ˈfɔː.trəs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is fortress used in a sentence?
Climbing up to the fortress gave us a great view of the coastline. Translation: Подъём к крепости открыл нам отличный вид на побережье.
Is fortress part of Достопримечательности и памятники vocabulary?
Yes, fortress (крепость) can be learned in the Достопримечательности и памятники topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is fortress part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?
Yes, fortress (крепость) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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