SEMI-CIRCULAR BASTION Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase semi-circular bastion. (close relations)
Definition of SEMI-CIRCULAR BASTION
Best Alternative Words for SEMI-CIRCULAR BASTION
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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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
half-moon 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. |