Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
bastion | Yes | No | No | No |
trace italienne | Yes | No | No | No |
bastion (noun) | trace italienne (noun) |
---|---|
projecting part of a rampart or other fortification | a fortification composed of many projecting triangular bastions (usually from five to eight), specifically designed to cover each other; first seen in the mid-15th century in Italy. |
a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle | |
a group that defends a principle |