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Fortification Definition & Meaning

fortification
noun
  1. defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
  2. the art or science of strengthening defenses
  3. the addition of an ingredient for the purpose of enrichment (as the addition of alcohol to wine or the addition of vitamins to food)

"Fortification" in song lyrics

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  • "Lyrical ego trips doesn't make fortification"
    Immortal Technique — Revolutionary
  • "With a rock-hard fortification"
    K-Otix — Frequencies
  • "Ram your barracks I'm bombing your fortification"
    Lone Ninja — Wind Darts

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Frequently asked questions

What does fortification mean?
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)
What part of speech is fortification?
Fortification is a noun.
How many definitions does fortification have?
Fortification has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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