bastioned
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bas·tion
(băs′chən, -tē-ən)n.
1. A projecting part of a fortification.
2. A well-fortified position.
3. One that upholds or defends something, as against neglect or unpopularity: a college that is a bastion of traditionalism. See Synonyms at bulwark.
[French, from Old French bastillon, from bastille, fortress; see bastille.]
bas′tioned adj.
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Adj. 1. [画像:bastioned - secured with bastions or fortifications]bastioned - secured with bastions or fortifications
protected - kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss; "the most protected spot I could find"
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