Associations to the word «Bastion»
Noun
- Angle
- Gunner
- Windmill
- Kashmir
- Mortar
- Overlook
- Gun
- Jumper
- Garrison
- Camp
- Auxiliary
- Onslaught
- Montagu
- Embankment
- Pedro
- Searchlight
- Gorge
- Harbour
- Trafalgar
- Santiago
- Informer
- Extremity
- Facing
- Kabul
- Remote
- Venetian
- Storey
- Yarmouth
- Ottomans
- Magus
- Courtyard
- Sentry
- Fusilier
- Executioner
- Firing
- Ruin
- Inverness
- Bombardment
- Antarctica
- Entrance
- Muzzle
- Rajput
- Ta
- Crucifix
- Mound
- Mole
- Tolerance
- Assailant
- Interval
- Ladder
- Stirrup
- Rung
- Mounting
- Belisarius
- Plurality
Adjective
Wiktionary
BASTION, noun. A projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
BASTION, noun. A well-fortified position; a stronghold or citadel
BASTION, noun. (figuratively) a person, or thing, who strongly defends some principle
Dictionary definition
BASTION, noun. A group that defends a principle; "a bastion against corruption"; "the last bastion of communism".
BASTION, noun. A stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle.
BASTION, noun. Projecting part of a rampart or other fortification.
Wise words
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meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
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