fortifications
[/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: fortifications
fortificações
1. Defensive structures or walls built to strengthen a position against attack
The ancient fortifications protected the city from invaders.
As fortificações antigas protegiam a cidade de invasores.
2. The action or process of fortifying or strengthening something
The fortifications of the castle took several years to complete.
As fortificações do castelo levaram vários anos para ser concluídas.
3. Military engineering structures designed for defense
Engineers designed new fortifications along the border.
Os engenheiros projetaram novas fortificações ao longo da fronteira.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to strengthen one's fortifications - reforçar suas defesas
fortifications against attack - defesas contra ataques
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