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Star Fort.
Star Fort - as a noun
A fortification composed of many projecting triangular bastions (usually from five to eight), specifically designed to cover each other; first seen in the mid-15th century in italy.
Example: "Star forts were employed by michelangelo in the defensive earthworks of florence, and refined in the sixteenth century by baldassare peruzzi and scamozzi."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Example Sentences
"The star fort was built in the shape of a five-pointed star."
"The soldiers defended the city from within the star fort."
"Visitors can tour the historic star fort and learn about its strategic importance."
"The star fort provided a strong defense against enemy attacks."
"The star fort was constructed in the 16th century."