Definitions and Synonyms of defensive structure | Another word for defensive structure | What is defensive structure?
Definition 1: a structure used to defend against attack - [noun denoting artifact]Samples where defensive structure or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the artillery battered down the defenses
Synonyms for defensive structure in the sense of this definition
(defensive structure is a kind of ...) a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
"the structure consisted of a series of arches" "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" (... is a kind of defensive structure ) defensive structure consisting of a movable obstacle composed of barbed wire or spikes attached to a wooden frame; used to obstruct cavalry
(... is a kind of defensive structure ) defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
(... is a kind of defensive structure ) a fortified defensive structure
(... is a kind of defensive structure ) defensive structure consisting of a barrier that can be employed for defense against attack
(... is a kind of defensive structure ) subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area
"the outworks of the castle" (... is a kind of defensive structure ) a strongly fortified defensive structure
Samples where defensive structure or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the artillery battered down the defenses