Bastion

Pronunciation: /ˈbæstʃən/

Definitions of bastion

noun a projecting part of a fortification built at an angle to the line of a wall, so as to allow defensive fire in several directions

Example Sentences

A1 The castle had a strong bastion to protect it from enemy attacks.

A2 The soldiers gathered at the bastion to defend their territory.

B1 The ancient city walls were dotted with bastions for added defense.

B2 The fortress was surrounded by multiple bastions, making it virtually impenetrable.

C1 The bastion of democracy must be upheld at all costs.

C2 The bastion of free speech is crucial in a democratic society.

Examples of bastion in a Sentence

formal The old castle stood as a bastion of history and tradition.

informal The library has become a bastion for students to study and hang out.

slang The bar down the street is a bastion for local musicians to showcase their talent.

figurative Her strong willpower was a bastion against any challenges that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of bastion

• past tense: bastioned
• plural: bastions
• comparative: more bastion
• superlative: most bastion
• present tense: bastions
• future tense: will bastion
• perfect tense: have bastioned
• continuous tense: is bastioning
• singular: bastion
• positive degree: bastion
• infinitive: to bastion
• gerund: bastioning
• participle: bastioned

Origin and Evolution of bastion

First Known Use: 1562 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'bastion' originated from the Italian word 'bastione' which means 'fortress'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a projecting part of a fortification, the term 'bastion' has evolved to also mean a stronghold or a fortified place, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing seen as a strong defense or support.