defensive structure
English Thesaurus
1. a structure used to defend against attack (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | construction, structure, |
| definition | : | a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cheval-de-frise, chevaux-de-frise, |
| definition | : | defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fortification, munition, |
| definition | : | defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fort, fortress, |
| definition | : | a fortified defensive structure (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | line of defence, line of defense, |
| definition | : | defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | outwork, |
| definition | : | subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fastness, stronghold, |
| definition | : | a strongly fortified defensive structure (noun.artifact) |
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