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fortification in Arabic

مَعْقِل maqil

/ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

fortification in Arabic: مَعْقِل (maqil). In English, fortification means the act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

Arabic words for fortification

that which fortifies
مَعْقِل maqil

English meaning of fortification

  1. noun The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
  2. noun That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
  3. noun An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
  4. noun A jagged pattern sometimes seen during an attack of migraine.

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Questions about fortification in Arabic

What is the meaning of fortification in Arabic?
Fortification in Arabic is مَعْقِل (maqil).
ما معنى كلمة fortification؟
Fortification: مَعْقِل (maqil).
What does fortification mean in English?
Fortification means the act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.

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