fortification
intermediateB2/ˌfɔːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ · for-ti-fi-ca-tion
The act of strengthening or protecting a place against attack.
Meanings
The act of strengthening or protecting a place against attack.
کسی جگہ کو حملے سے بچانے یا مضبوط کرنے کا عمل.
تحصین
tahseen
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Antonyms
Common Collocations
- military fortification
- fortification walls
- coastal fortification
Example Sentences
The fortification of the castle took years to complete.
قلعے کی تحصین مکمل کرنے میں سال لگ گئے.
Qila ki tahseen mukammal karne mein saal lag gaye.
Historical fortifications can still be seen in many cities.
بہت سے شہروں میں تاریخی تحصینیں آج بھی دیکھنے کو ملتی ہیں.
Bohat se shehron mein tareekhi tahseen aaj bhi dekhne ko milti hain.
They invested in fortifications to defend against possible invasions.
انہوں نے ممکنہ حملوں کے خلاف دفاع کرنے کے لیے تحصینوں میں سرمایہ کاری کی.
Unhoon ne mumkinah hamlon ke khilaf difaa karne ke liye tahseenon mein sarmaya kaari ki.
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💡 Memory Tip
Fortifications are like 'forts' that 'make strong' the places they protect.
Imagine a castle surrounded by tall walls and watchtowers.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
شہر کی دیواریں، تحصین کی شان بن گئیں، آنسو بہاتے ہیں، جو حوصلہ یہاں پا گئے۔
Sheher ki deewarein, tahseen ki shaan ban gayi, Aansu bahta hain, jo hosla yahaan paa gaye.
The walls of the city became a symbol of fortification, Tears flow for those who found courage here.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خود پہاچان کرو، تحصین کرو!
Khud pehchaan karo, tahseen karo!
Recognize yourself, fortify yourself!
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "fortificatio" — a strengthening
First known use: 15th century
The word evolved from Latin 'fortificatio', derived from 'fortis' meaning strong. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, primarily used in military contexts.