PRESIDIOS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word presidios. (close relations)
Definition of PRESIDIOS
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Best Alternative Words for PRESIDIOS
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bastions | 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 | ||||||||
castles | 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 | ||||||||
citadels | nounn | |||||||
noun • a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | ||||||||
fortifications | 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) | ||||||||
fortresses | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fortified defensive structure | ||||||||
garrisons | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fortified military post where troops are stationed • United States abolitionist who published an anti-slavery journal (1805-1879) • the troops who maintain and guard a fortified place verb • station (troops) in a fort or garrison | ||||||||
redoubts | nounn | |||||||
noun • (military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses • an entrenched stronghold or refuge | ||||||||
strongholds | nounn | |||||||
noun • a strongly fortified defensive structure |