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Fortification

n.
  1. The act of fortifying; the art or science of fortifying places in order to defend them against an enemy.
  2. That which fortifies; especially, a work or works erected to defend a place against attack; a fortified place; a fortress; a fort; a castle.
    3. Fortification agate ,
    Scotch pebble.