strongpoint

[ strawng-point ]
/ ˈstrɔŋˌpɔɪnt /

noun

a fortified defensive position; stronghold.

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Words nearby strongpoint

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British Dictionary definitions for strongpoint

strongpoint
/ (ˈstrɒŋˌpɔɪnt) /

noun military

a location that is by its site and nature easily defended
a spot in a defensive position that is heavily defended
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