Plural of fortification
regular plural
The plural of fortification is fortifications.
Forms of fortification
| Singular | fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | fortifications |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Fortifications in a sentence
- These fortifications are in good preservation, and rank among the most perfect examples of the strongholds of the 13th century."2022 January 12, Dr. Joseph Brennan, “Castles: ruined and redeemed by rail”, in RAIL, number 948, page 54
- The concentrated fire from the enemy destroyed our fortifications.From the entry concentrated
- Fortifications and town walls clearly highlight the central military significance of towns.2011, Mikuláš Teich, Dušan Kováč, Martin D. Brown, Slovakia in History, page 42. From the entry town
- Box machicolation, which Kennedy refers to as ‘true machicolation’, appears in Early Islamic fortifications.2006, Adrian J. Boas, “Elements of Fortification”, in Archaeology of the Military Orders: A Survey of the Urban Centres, Rural Settlement…. From the entry machicolation
- Fortifications, machine gun nests and artillery units protected the approaches to the city of Mutanchiang.2006, Andrzej M. Tomczyk, Japońska Broń Pancerna [Japanese Armor], volume 5, →ISBN, →OCLC, page 124, column 2. From the entry Mutanchiang
Meaning of fortification
- noun The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places to strengthen defence against an enemy.
- 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.
- noun An increase in effectiveness, as by adding ingredients.
Questions about the plural of fortification
- What is the plural of fortification?
- The plural of fortification is fortifications.
- Is fortification countable?
- Fortification is a countable and uncountable noun.
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