Historical Fortifications

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

• The old castle stood as a bastion of history and tradition.
• The library has become a bastion for students to study and hang out.
• The bar down the street is a bastion for local musicians to showcase their talent.
• Her strong willpower was a bastion against any challenges that came her way.

noun a large, solid building used for storage or as a residence

• The blockhouse was built as a defensive structure during the war.
• Let's explore the old blockhouse down by the river.
• I heard there's a cool party happening at the blockhouse tonight.
• Her emotions were like a blockhouse, keeping everyone out.

noun a temporary fortification, typically breast high, built by soldiers in the field

• The soldiers built a strong breastwork to protect themselves during the battle.
• We found a good spot behind the breastwork to have our picnic.
• Let's chill behind the breastwork and watch the sunset.
• She built a mental breastwork to shield herself from negative thoughts.

noun a small fort or outwork for defense

• The soldiers retreated to their redoubt to defend against the enemy's attack.
• Let's hide out in the redoubt until the coast is clear.
• We found a sweet redoubt to crash at for the weekend.
• Her unwavering faith was her redoubt in times of trouble.

noun a powerful kick or punch in martial arts, especially in karate or taekwondo

• The martial artist executed a flawless roundhouse kick during the competition.
• I saw a guy do a crazy roundhouse kick at the gym yesterday.
• He threw a sick roundhouse at his opponent in the fight.
• Her words hit me like a verbal roundhouse, leaving me stunned.

noun a small tower on top of a larger tower or at the corner of a building or wall, typically of a castle

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• The castle was equipped with multiple turrets for defense.
• I climbed up to the turret to get a better view of the surroundings.
• Check out the cool turret on that tank!
• Her sharp wit was like a turret, always ready to fire off a clever remark.

adjective describing something that has walls or is enclosed by walls

• The ancient city was surrounded by high walled fortifications.
• The backyard has a walled-in area for the dogs to play.
• Let's meet at the walled-off spot behind the school after class.
• He walled off his emotions after the breakup, not letting anyone in.

noun a fortified gun emplacement or armored enclosure for guns.

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• The soldiers took shelter in the casemate during the bombardment.
• Let's hide in the casemate until the coast is clear.
• We can chill in the casemate and wait for things to calm down.
• Her mind was like a casemate, protecting her from negative thoughts.