Forts - перевод на Русский и значение в Английском

noun

A projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions.

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A large area was enclosed by a defensive wall with bastions and monumental gates, and the natural s…

noun

Something that keeps or defends a belief or a way of life that is disappearing or threatened

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British public schools are regarded as one of the last bastions of upper-class privilege.

noun

A part of the wall of a castle that sticks out from it in order to protect it

noun

An ancient or medieval fortress or walled town.

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The fortified burg was a centre of early growth

noun

A large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.

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Edinburgh castle

verb

Make a special move (no more than once in a game by each player) in which the king is transferred from its original square two squares along the back rank towards a rook on its corner square which is then transferred to the square passed over by the king.

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Both of the players castled on the queenside

noun

A large building with strong walls, built in the past by a king or other important person for protection against attack

noun

A fortress, typically one on high ground above a city.

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The garrison withdrew into the citadel

noun

A strong castle in or near a city, where people can shelter from danger, especially during a war

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The town has a 14th century citadel overlooking the river., at the age of 32, she managed to enter …

noun

The great tower or innermost keep of a castle.

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Thus, for example, while ‘brick houses’ or ‘timber - framed houses’ may indeed be found, ‘moats,’ ‘…

noun

A secure place well protected by natural features.

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A remote himalayan mountain fastness

noun

How fast (= fixed) something is

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Test clothes for colour fastness before washing., a mountain fastness

noun

A small fort, fortified house, or outwork of fortification.

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Nearby, the magnificent castel prèsule, one of the region's best preserved fortalices, is worth a t…

noun

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

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The building and maintenance of fortifications

noun

The act of strengthening something, esp. in order to protect it

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[ u ] i had a cup of tea as fortification for the afternoon’s work., [ usually pl ] those towers we…

noun

A military stronghold, especially a strongly fortified town.

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World war i saw the evolution of a new fortification setup combining field strongholds with fortres…

noun

A large, strong building or group of buildings that can be defended from attack

verb

Grasp, carry, or support with one's hands.

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She was holding a brown leather suitcase

noun

An act or manner of grasping something; a grip.

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He caught hold of her arm

noun

A large compartment or space in the lower part of a ship or aircraft in which cargo is stowed.

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Oversized baggage is placed in the hold of the plane

verb

Have or retain possession of.

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Return one copy to me, keeping the other for your files

noun

Food, clothes, and other essentials for living.

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The society are paying for your keep

Continue a certain state, condition, or activity

noun

A temporary or supplementary fortification, typically square or polygonal and without flanking defences.

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The british stormed the rebel redoubt

noun

Something that holds or defends a belief or a way of life, especially one that is disappearing or threatened

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He described british public schools as "the last redoubt of upper-class privilege".

noun

A place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack.

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Their mountain strongholds fell to enemy attack

noun

A place that is well defended or is a center for particular beliefs or activities

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Bears could return to the area that was once their last stronghold in texas., that county has alway…

noun

A tall, narrow building, either free-standing or forming part of a building such as a church or castle.

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The south-west tower is a wonderful example of late gothic

verb

Rise to or reach a great height.

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He seemed to tower over everyone else

noun

A small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle.

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A castle with fairy-tale turrets

noun

A tall, circular structure that is part of a castle or other large building