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bas·tion
 bastion
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- pronunciation:
- baes
ch
 n
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a pentagon-shaped portion of a rampart or fortification that projects outward.
They could see the army advancing from the bastion of the castle.- similar words:
- balcony, bulwark, citadel, fortification, rampart, turret
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| definition 2: |
a fortified or well-protected position or area.
From their bastion, the armed prisoners fired on police.- synonyms:
- fortification, stronghold
- similar words:
- citadel, donjon, fort, fortress, garrison
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| definition 3: |
something that acts as a safeguard for a principle or idea.
We consider our Constitution a bastion of justice.- synonyms:
- bulwark, safeguard
- similar words:
- citadel, rampart, stronghold
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| related words: |
defense |
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| derivation: |
bastioned (adj.) |
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