Associations to the word «Fortress»

Wiktionary

FORTRESS, noun. A fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; a fort; a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.
FORTRESS, noun. (chess) A position that, if obtained by the weaker side, will prevent penetration by the opposing side, generally achieving a draw.
FORTRESS, verb. To furnish with a fortress or with fortresses; to guard; to fortify.

Dictionary definition

FORTRESS, noun. A fortified defensive structure.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley