Defensive structure
Defensive structure noun - A structure used to defend against attack.
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Synonyms for Defensive structure
Outwork and defensive structure are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Outwork" with "Defensive structure", this terms are similar.
Outwork
Outwork noun - Subsidiary defensive structure lying outside the main fortified area.
Usage example: the outworks of the castle
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Synonyms for Outwork
Defensive structure and outwork are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defensive structure" instead a noun "Outwork".
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Outwork and Defensive structure. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defensive_structure/outwork
Defensive structure & Outwork. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defensive_structure/outwork>.
Outwork or Defensive structure. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defensive_structure/outwork.
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