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GUN EMPLACEMENT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase gun emplacement. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the phrase gun emplacement. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GUN EMPLACEMENT

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bastion
nounn
noun

• a group that defends a principle

• a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle

• projecting part of a rampart or other fortification

battery
nounn
noun

• group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

• a device that produces electricity; may have several primary or secondary cells arranged in parallel or series

• a collection of related things intended for use together

• a unit composed of the pitcher and catcher

• a series of stamps operated in one mortar for crushing ores

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

• an assault in which the assailant makes physical contact

entrenchment
nounn
noun

• an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches

fortification
nounn
noun

• defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

• the art or science of strengthening defenses

• the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

outpost
nounn
noun

• a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

• a settlement on the frontier of civilization

• a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops

redoubt
nounn
noun

• (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

• an entrenched stronghold or refuge

stronghold
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

weapons emplacement
nounn
noun

• an emplacement for a gun

Best Hypernyms For GUN EMPLACEMENT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gun emplacement, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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artillery bastion bunker defense emplacement fortification installation military outpost position redoubt stronghold structure

Alternatives for BASTION

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