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HALF-MOON BASTION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase half-moon bastion. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase half-moon bastion. (close relations)

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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

bulwark
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

• a fencelike structure around a deck

• a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

verb

• defend with a bulwark

fort
nounn
noun

• a fortified military post where troops are stationed

• a fortified defensive structure

verb

• gather in, or as if in, a fort, as for protection or defense

• enclose by or as if by a fortification

• station (troops) in a fort

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)

stronghold
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

semi-circular bastion
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a type of bastion used in the 16th century; fell out of favor because of the difficulty of concentrating the fire of guns distributed around a curve.

Best Hypernyms For HALF-MOON BASTION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for half-moon bastion, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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architecture bastion building construction defense edifice fortification military structure

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