Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
redoubt
noun
/rɪˈdaʊt/
Definition
A redoubt is a temporary or enclosed defensive fortification.
Examples
- The soldiers took shelter in the redoubt during the battle.
- She considered her home a redoubt from the chaos outside.
- The ancient redoubt stood firmly against the test of time.
Meaning
It can also refer to a place of refuge or a stronghold.
Synonyms
- fort
- stronghold
- fortification
- bulwark
