strongpoint
Americannoun
noun
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a location that is by its site and nature easily defended
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a spot in a defensive position that is heavily defended
Example Sentences
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William Glasdale, an English captain killed at Orléans, is best known for hurling abuse at Joan from his strongpoint, Les Tourelles.
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
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