Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "bastion" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bastion forest bastioned bastionlike tower bastion

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

defence defence force defense defense force fastness fortification munition stronghold

Type Of (IsA)

defense fortification stronghold video game

Related Terms

bastille

Related Terms

bastille bastioned citadel defend fortification fortified position principle projecting rampart stronghold

Synonym Network

bulwark

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