smallfortress
nounUK /ˈsmɔːl ˈfɔːtrəs/
US /ˈsmɔːl ˈfɔːrtrəs/
A small fortress is a little strong castle or safe place.
The soldiers built a smallfortress on the hill to watch the valley.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A tiny fortified building used for defense.
The village had a smallfortress at its edge for protection.
3. A protected place that is hard to enter.
The old library felt like a smallfortress of quiet.
4. A small, strong base for soldiers.
They set up a smallfortress near the river crossing.