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has gloss	(noun) a structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses" defence, defense, defensive structure
lexicalization	eng: defence
lexicalization	eng: defense
lexicalization	eng: defensive structure
subclass of	(noun) a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" construction, structure
has subclass	(noun) defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry chevaux-de-frise, cheval-de-frise
has subclass	(noun) defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it munition, fortification
has subclass	(noun) a fortified defensive structure fort, fortress
has subclass	(noun) defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack line of defence, line of defense
has subclass	(noun) subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area; "the outworks of the castle" outwork
has subclass	(noun) a strongly fortified defensive structure stronghold, fastness
has subclass	c/Fortresses in Finland
has subclass	c/Fortresses in the Swedish Realm

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