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fortress in Arabic

قَلْعَة qalʕa

UK/ˈfɔː.tɹəs//ˈfoɹ.tɹɪs/

fortress in Arabic: قَلْعَة (qalʕa), حِصْن (ḥiṣn). In English, fortress means a fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

Arabic words for fortress

fortified place
قَلْعَة qalʕa, حِصْن ḥiṣn

English meaning of fortress

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

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Synonyms of fortress

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Questions about fortress in Arabic

What is the meaning of fortress in Arabic?
Fortress in Arabic is قَلْعَة (qalʕa), حِصْن (ḥiṣn).
ما معنى كلمة fortress؟
Fortress: قَلْعَة (qalʕa), حِصْن (ḥiṣn).
What does fortress mean in English?
Fortress means a fortified place; a large and permanent fortification, sometimes including a town; for example a fort, a castle; a stronghold; a place of defense or security.

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