单词 | bastion |
释义 | bastion/ˈbastɪən /noun 1A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.A large area was enclosed by a defensive wall with bastions and monumental gates, and the natural sheltered harbour was extended and deepened....
Synonyms rampart, bulwark, parapet, fortification, buttress, outwork, projection, breastwork, redoubt, barbican, stockade, palisade rare bartizan 1.1A natural rock formation resembling a man-made bastion.He gave orders to improve defensive positions, such as the natural bastion of Santon Hill on his left....
2An institution, place, or person strongly maintaining particular principles, attitudes, or activities: cricket’s last bastion of discrimination...
Synonyms stronghold, bulwark, defender, support, supporter, guard, protection, protector, defence, prop, mainstay OriginMid 16th century: from French, from Italian bastione, from bastire 'build'. Rhymes |
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