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HILLFORT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word hillfort. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word hillfort. (close relations)
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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

castle
nounn
noun

• a large and stately mansion

• a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack

• (chess) the piece that can move any number of unoccupied squares in a direction parallel to the sides of the chessboard

• interchanging the positions of the king and a rook

verb

• move the king two squares toward a rook and in the same move the rook to the square next past the king

citadel
nounn
noun

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

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)

rampart
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

stronghold
nounn
noun

• a strongly fortified defensive structure

Best Hypernyms For HILLFORT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hillfort, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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bastion castle citadel fortification fortress stronghold

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