Block and Fortress

Block

Block noun - A number of things considered as a unit.

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Fortress and block are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fortress" instead a noun "Block".

Fortress noun - A structure or place from which one can resist attack.

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Block and fortress are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Block" instead a noun "Fortress".

Nearby Word: fort

old	old block	old fortress
high	high block	high fortress
full	full block	full fortress
normal	normal block	normal fortress
Other adjectives: regular, solid, original, single, entire, massive, large, big, enormous, huge, tiny, main, secret, new, abandoned, underground, last, giant, floating, rolling.

In Wrath of the Lich King, it's against the titular character, on a giant block of ice held between the spires of his fortress, at the highest point in the game world.

Source: Final Battle
Dwarf Fortress has the aforementioned issue with shields being able to block the huge area of effect from dragonfire and similar Breath Weapons even if they're made of wood.

Source: Blocking Stops All Damage
The Concrete Shot creates a cement block that can be then used as a stepping stone, cement lethal magma beams in place (absolutely CRUCIAL for one of the fortress stages), and as a way to block laser traps.

Source: Video Game / Mega Man 9

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