Meaning
fortification
- a defensive wall or defensive military structure
- the act or process of strengthening defensively
In a sentence
Le antiche fortificazioni medievali circondano ancora l'intero centro storico.
The ancient medieval fortifications still surround the entire historic center.
La collina offriva una posizione strategica per la costruzione di fortificazioni.
The hill provided a strategic location for the construction of fortifications.
Non restano che poche rovine della possente fortificazione costiera.
Only a few ruins remain of the mighty coastal fortification.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fortificazione | feminine · singular |
| fortificazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In historical and architectural contexts, frequently appears in the plural.