Fortress Definition

fortress
noun
  1. a fortified defensive structure

"Fortress" in song lyrics

See how fortress is used in real songs:

  • "Freak abort, fold or hold a cold cell in peak enforcement fortress"
    Aesop Rock f/ Camp Lo — Limelighters
  • "More like the bald eagle getting' scalped from within his fortress"
    Algorithm — Suffer Great Nation
  • "Global attacks, shooting missiles at your fortress"
    Almighty f/ Timbo King — Killa Bee Swarm

Usage tips for "fortress"

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