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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
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)
bastion fortstar-shaped fortressstar fortresstrace italienneExample 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."
