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bastion
Pronunciation: 'bas-ch&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian bastione, augmentative of bastia fortress, derivative from dialect form of bastire to build, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German besten to patch
1 : a projecting part of a fortification
2 : a fortified area or position3 : something that is considered a stronghold : BULWARK
- bastioned /-ch&nd/ adjective