strongpoint

American  

[strawng-point] / ˈstrɔŋˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. a fortified defensive position; stronghold.

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strongpoint British  

/ ˈstrɒŋˌpɔɪnt /

noun

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

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

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Example Sentences

Robust concrete structures, such as banks or government buildings, may be used as a strongpoint from which to defend.

From Washington Post

With the French Open being rescheduled from its usual May-June slot to late September and early October, cooler and wetter-than-usual weather could play to Halep’s strongpoint: outlasting opponents over long rallies with her fluid movement and improved stamina.

From Washington Times

Forward elements had run into a German strongpoint and mines on the road.

From Seattle Times

The strongpoint had been knocked out ahead of us.

From Seattle Times

“That remarkable day, then-Staff Sergeant Bellavia rescued an entire squad, cleared an insurgent strongpoint, and saved many members of his platoon from imminent threat,” the White House said.

From Washington Times