ALL meanings of fortress
for·tress
F f - noun fortress fortified building 1
- noun fortress A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town fit for a large garrison. 1
- noun fortress a large fortified place; a fort or group of forts, often including a town; citadel. 1
- noun fortress any place of exceptional security; stronghold. 1
- noun fortress A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security. 0
- noun fortress (chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw. 0
- verb fortress To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard; to fortify. 0
- countable noun fortress A fortress is a castle or other large strong building, or a well-protected place, which is intended to be difficult for enemies to enter. 0
- noun fortress a large fort or fortified town 0
- noun fortress a place or source of refuge or support 0
- verb fortress to protect with or as if with a fortress 0
- noun fortress a fortified place; fort 0
- verb transitive fortress to protect by or furnish with a fortress 0