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bastion [ˈbæstıən; ˈbæstʃən] N

1. bastion:

bastion

棱堡 léngbǎo

bastion

防御工事 fángyù gōngshì

2. bastion fig:

bastion

堡垒 bǎolěi

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Through the years the medieval bastion became a fortress. en.wikipedia.org

The design of the bastion is more suitable for artillery and a better control for the defenders. en.wikipedia.org

After the 20th century wars, the bastion also became a saluting battery, employing four 25 pounders. en.wikipedia.org

Bastions at each corner are merged into one, hence 48 in total. en.wikipedia.org

In the 17th century, the town was surrounded by fortifications, with a moat, a rampart and five bastions. en.wikipedia.org

It consists of a surrounding rampart with numerous bastions, faced by a deep ditch and glacis. en.wikipedia.org

The building is divided into two parts: the bastion and the four story tower, located on the north side of the bastion. en.wikipedia.org

To the west a bastion-like point extends for the placement of light artillery. en.wikipedia.org

Structurally, the fort consisted of a triangle pointing towards the sea, and two half bastions facing uneven ground. en.wikipedia.org

Today the main entrance is through the old south bastion which has been reconstructed using sections of wall arranged in a circle. en.wikipedia.org

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