"fortresslike" meaning in All languages combined

See fortresslike on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more fortresslike [comparative], most fortresslike [superlative]
Etymology: From fortress + -like. Etymology templates: {{af|en|fortress|-like}} fortress + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} fortresslike (comparative more fortresslike, superlative most fortresslike)
  1. Resembling a fortress in shape or impregnability.
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