strongpoint

[ strawng-point ]

noun
  1. a fortified defensive position; stronghold.

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How to use strongpoint in a sentence

  • And then I'm a tremendous fellow for reasons; that's my strong point, don't you know?

    The Tragic Muse | Henry James

British Dictionary definitions for strongpoint (1 of 2)

strongpoint

/ (ˈstrɒŋˌpɔɪnt) /


nounmilitary
  1. a location that is by its site and nature easily defended

  2. a spot in a defensive position that is heavily defended

British Dictionary definitions for strong point (2 of 2)

strong point

noun
  1. something at which one excels; forte: tactfulness was never his strong point

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Other Idioms and Phrases with strongpoint

strongpoint

Also, strong suit. An area in which someone or something excels, as in That beautiful lobby is the building's strong point, or Writing is her strong suit. The first term was first recorded in 1840; the variant alludes to various card games, in which it signifies the suit with the highest or most cards.

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